Milton v. State

On direct appeal, Bontarius Milton asks us to overturn his conviction for possessing a firearm unlawfully, as a convicted felon. He argues the trial court erred when it denied his motion to keep from the jury the fact he had previously been convicted of a felony. We perceive no error in denial of the motion, and affirm the conviction.

Before his trial for unlawful possession of a firearm by a person previously convicted of a felony, in violation of section 790.23(l)(a), Florida Statutes (2007), his counsel filed a motion in limine and offer of stipulation. 1 Through counsel, he requested that…