State v. Manucy

The State appeals orders of the trial court granting appellees’ pre-trial motions to dismiss count II of the information on the ground that there were no material disputed facts and the undisputed facts did not establish a prima facie case. Fla.R. Crim.P. 3.190(c)(4). We affirm.

Appellees were charged with grand theft in violation of Section 812.014, Florida Statutes (1979). The basis for the charge was a purchase by law enforcement officers of one pound of white powder from a co-defendant. The officers believed they were purchasing cocaine based on the price and their understanding of the…