Fritts v. State

Lonnie Fritts appeals his conviction for grand theft, a felony of the third degree. Because evidence of value was insufficient to prove the felony beyond a reasonable doubt, we reverse with directions to enter judgment for the lesser included offense of petit theft, and to resentence him accordingly.

“We review de novo the trial court’s denial of a motion for [judgment of acquittal], to determine solely whether the evidence is legally sufficient.” Robinson v. State, 986 So.2d 1164, 1166 (Fla. 1st DCA 2006) (citing Pagan v. State, 830 So.2d 792, 803 (Fla.2002); Jones v. State, 790 So.2d 1194,…