Legal Opinion

Sebastian v. State

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided April 8, 1964No. 62-673PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

TILLMAN PEARSON, Judge.

The appellant was found guilty after a non-jury trial of the charge of unlawful possession of marijuana in violation of the Florida Narcotic Drug Act. He appeals *707the judgment and sentence of two years in the state prison.

The only point presented by the appellant is that the court erred in adjudging the defendant guilty on evidence which failed to establish his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The record reveals that appellant’s point is well-taken and we reverse.

■ The appellant was arrested by three police officers. Yet, only one of these officers testified at the…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Brown v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1926
  2. McNeil v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1932
  3. Brown v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1926
  4. Rivers v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1939

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. State v. SebastianSupreme Court of Florida · 1965
  2. Kellerman v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1972
  3. Edwards v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1965
  4. Sebastian v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1965

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