Coleman v. State

Taylor Coleman appeals her convictions on two counts of third-degree felony theft, one count of third-degree burglary, and one count of criminal mischief. Because the trial court erred in overruling defense counsel’s objection to a witness’s comment on Ms. Coleman’s invoking her right to remain silent, and the state did not establish beyond a reasonable doubt that the improper comment was harmless, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

*325Ms. Coleman was accused of committing thefts at two separate Lenny’s Sub Shops. At trial, Okaloosa County Sheriffs Investigator Jason Folley testified about…