A.J.M., a child v. State of Florida

A sign securely affixed to the outside of a McDonald’s, by the front door,- read: “Notice: All Coral Springs police officers are authorized to advise any person- to leave these premises. Failure to leave the premises after being instructed will result in an arrest for trespass. Florida Statutes 810.09.” The .trial court properly admitted a photograph of the sign into evidence over appellant’s hearsay objection, because the sign amounted to a verbal act authorizing the arresting officer to order appellant to leave the premises.

Appellant was charged with trespass on property other than a…