State v. Finelli

The state appeals the trial court’s dismissal of the information charging the defendant with felony DUI. The information alleged three prior misdemeanor DUI convictions; however, one of the convictions was pending appeal. The state argues that a conviction for purposes of felony DUI occurs at the moment of a guilty adjudication, and that a pending appeal of one of the underlying convictions has no effect for purposes of charging felony DUI. We disagree and affirm. Further, we write to distinguish the case upon which the state primarily relies, State v. Snyder, 673 So.2d 9 (Fla.1996).

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