Williams v. State

PATTERSON, Judge.

The appellant contests his conviction and sentence for dealing in stolen property and for delivery of cocaine respectively under sections 812.019(1) and 893.13(l)(a), Florida Statutes (1989). Although the appellant raised four points on appeal, the only one we find to have merit is his contention that the state failed to prove the necessary intent to traffic in or to endeavor to traffic in stolen property. We agree.

The record reflects the appellant purchased quantities of purportedly stolen alcohol and cigarettes from undercover police officers on three separate occasions.…