State v. Fleming

The state appeals two orders granting motions to dismiss an information charging violation of section 944.47(l)(a)l and 5, Florida Statutes. We conclude that the trial court erred in granting the motions to dismiss. We accordingly reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Fleming was employed as a cook at a state correctional institution. The arrest report states that a confidential infor*1230mant/inmate advised officers that Fleming was changing unauthorized amounts and denominations of cash for inmates. The inmate was given a twenty dollar bill, after the serial number was recorded. The inmate…