Melendez v. State

Appellant, Hector Melendez [“Melendez”], appeals his conviction and sentence for burglary of a dwelling in violation of section 810.02(3)(b), Florida Statutes (2012); dealing in stolen property in violation of section 812.019(1); and grand theft in violation of section 812.014(2)(c)S. On appeal, Melendez contends that the trial court erred by admitting hearsay evidence consisting of statements made by Melendez’s codefendants. Melendez further contends that the trial court erred by convicting him on both the dealing in stolen property charge and the grand theft charge.

In June of 2012, Tami…