State v. Fernandez

On Partial Concession of Error

SALTER, J.

The State of Florida appeals orders dismissing a two-count information alleging unemployment compensation fraud (section 443.071(1), Florida Statutes (2012)) and grand theft (section 812.014(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2012)), based on unemployment benefits fraud. The trial court dismissed both counts based on the statute of limitations.

With respect to' Count II, grand theft, the defendant has properly conceded that the applicable statute of limitations is the five-year period specified in section 812.035(10), Florida Statutes (2012), rather than the…