GUSMAO v. State

Fernando Augusto Gusmao appeals from his conviction and sentence on a charge of grand theft of over $100,000. We have carefully considered each issue raised on appeal, and find no error. With respect to Gusmao’s hearsay arguments, the challenged documents were properly admitted under the hearsay exception for business records, section 90.803(6), Florida Statutes (2008), and the other challenged statements as admissions by a party opponent. § 90.803(18)(a), Fla. Stat. (2008). 1 Next, Gusmao complains that the trial court erred by allowing checks that he wrote in the amounts of $130,000 and…