State v. Moore

The state appeals the trial court’s dismissal of a second amended information charging the appellee, Jonathon Oscar Moore, with one count of fraud involving a security interest in violation of section 817.562(2), Florida Statutes (2000). Because Moore’s actions do not constitute the charged offense as defined by section 817.562(2), we affirm the trial court’s dismissal of the second amended information.

Moore owed the law firm of Smith, Hulsey and Busey approximately $250,000 for legal fees and costs arising from the law firm’s representation of Moore. As a result, Moore executed a security…