Reinlein v. State

SILBERMAN, Chief Judge.

Michael Reinlein appeals his judgment and sentence for tampering with physical evidence. He contends that the trial court erred by allowing into evidence testimony regarding his admissions as to criminal conduct before the State established the corpus delicti and that the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal. We agree and reverse.

On September 20, 2009, Officer Shone was conducting surveillance for narcotics and prostitution in the area of Dartmouth Avenue and 35th Street North in St. Pe-tersburg. Between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m., Officer Shone…