Valente v. State

Todd Valente appeals convictions for workers compensation fraud, grand theft and perjury, alleging that the trial court erred by excluding evidence of a history of litigation between a witness who testified against the appellant and the appellant’s father. He also alleges that the court erred by imposing the condition of probation that requires him to work diligently at a lawful occupation without considering the possibility that economic conditions could frustrate his attempt.

The record reflects that a question during cross-examination was posed by defense counsel as to whether litigation…