Davis v. State

We have for review Davis v. State, 445 So.2d 627 (Fla. 1st DCA 1984), which expressly and directly conflicts with prior decisions of this Court. We have jurisdiction. Art. V, § 3(b)(3), Fla. Const.

Granderson Davis, Jr., attempted to purchase a Mercedes-Benz automobile valued at over $23,000 from Kinnebrew Motors, Inc., of Tallahassee by means of what later proved to be a worthless check. Defendant’s scheme was detected prior to finalization of the sale and he never acquired ownership of the vehicle. Davis does not dispute the fact that he may be prosecuted for theft under section 812.014,…