Vernon Bernard Moss v. State of Florida

Vernon Bernard Moss appeals his conviction for burglary of an occupied dwelling and sexual battery. We find reversible error in the admission of evidence of a collateral offense and evidence that Moss exercised his right to remain silent. Consequently, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

FACTS

According to the State’s evidence, Moss committed the charged offenses on December 20, 2012, while working in maintenance at the Verdant Cove apartment complex. R.L., a resident, saw Moss outside and asked him to come into her apartment to trim some vertical blinds. R.L. asked if she needed to place a…