Lasprilla v. State

Julio Enrique Lasprilla appeals his conviction for theft. We affirm.

During closing argument, the trial court sustained a State objection to a defense comment regarding the failure of two individuals to testify. The court sustained the objection under Haliburton v. State, 561 So.2d 248 (Fla.1990). We see no error.

The victim in the case testified that after cashing his paycheck, he went with two friends, Sarah and Laura, to buy marijuana at a nearby home. He said that while at the window of the home, the defendant came around the side of the house and held him up at gunpoint.

During opening…