Smith v. State

Shawntre Smith appeals from a judgment and sentence entered upon the jury’s verdict finding Smith guilty of attempted armed robbery with a firearm pursuant to sections 812.13(2)(a) and 777.04, Florida Statutes (2007). He first contends that because the State failed to prove a prima facie case of attempted robbery, the trial court should have granted the motion for judgment of acquittal. He next asserts he was denied a fair trial based on a combination of errors. The first issue was not preserved for appellate review, and we do not find fundamental error. See F.B. v. State, 852 So.2d 226, 229…