Sanchez v. State

After a jury trial, the defendant was acquitted of burglary of a dwelling but convicted of first-degree petit theft, which requires proof that the property stolen is “valued at $100 or more, but less than $300.” § 812.014(2)(e), Fla. Stat. (2010). Because there was insufficient evidence to support the jury’s finding of value, we reverse and remand to the circuit court for the entry of a judgment of guilt for second degree petit theft.1 See § 812.014(3)(a), Fla. Stat. (2010).

At trial, the victim of the theft briefly testified about the value of the property taken. The prosecutor asked her, “If…