Branch v. State of Florida

The issue presented in this case for determination here is stated by Mr. Presiding Justice Whitfield in the opinion which he has prepared for the approval of the Court. I am unable to concur in the opinion as written by Mr. Justice Whitfield. The evidence in this case shows that several years prior to the alleged offense Henry C. Beaty was on the police force in Tampa and for a while was called “Harry” by some of the police officers, but that it was learned by the officers that his name was not “Harry” and they, having been corrected, ceased to call him “Harry.” There is no evidence that he…