Doles v. State

Appellant was convicted of knowingly presenting for redemption an altered state lottery ticket in violation of § 24.118, Fla. Stat. (1987). Adjudication of guilt and imposition of sentence were withheld and appellant was placed on probation for 18 months, ordered to perform 200 hours of public service work and ordered to make restitution.

On appeal, appellant contends that the prosecution failed to prove that he knew the lottery ticket presented for redemption had been altered. In its answer brief, ap-pellee concedes error, admitting that as the facts would support equally a finding of guilt…