Everly Scott Lippwe v. State of Florida

Pursuant to Goddard v. State, 458 So.2d 230 (Fla.1984), the trial court fundamentally erred in convicting appellant of two counts of organized trafficking pursuant to section 812.019(2), Florida Statutes (2011), when the evidence showed that appellant directly participated in the theft and sale of the same stolen property. “[A]n individual who steals and traffics in only his own stolen goods is subject to theft and trafficking charges under sections 812.014 and 812.019(1), but may not be charged with ‘organizing’ under section 812.019(2).” Goddard, 458 So.2d at 234. The judgment and sentence…