Haddaway v. State

SHARP, W, J.

Haddaway appeals from a judgment and sentence for having committed the crime of prostitution pursuant to section 796.07(2)(e) and (4)(c), Florida Statutes (2003). She argues on appeal that the trial judge should have directed a judgment of acquittal, because the state neglected to establish evidence of any exchange of money or any agreement between Haddaway and her companion in a parked car to perform a sex act for money. We agree and reverse.

The evidence at trial established, almost, a solid case against Haddaway, a career prostitute.1 The only witness presented by the state at…