State v. Roberts

LaROSE, Judge.

The State appeals the trial court’s order dismissing the information alleging fraudulent use of personal identification against Lisa Roberts. See § 817.568(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (2010). We have jurisdiction. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.140(c)(1)(A). Because the trial court erred in ruling that it lacked jurisdiction, we reverse.

The State alleged that Ms. Roberts, an Indiana resident, used her aunt’s name and social security number to establish an Indiana utility account. The aunt lives in Florida. The trial court dismissed the case for lack of jurisdiction; it concluded that no part of…