Walker v. State

ON MOTION FOR REHEARING

RAMIREZ, J.

We deny appellee State of Florida’s motion for rehearing, and grant its motion for clarification. This Court’s May 24, 2006 opinion is withdrawn and the following opinion is substituted in its stead.

David Michael Walker appeals his judgment of conviction and sentence for robbery by sudden snatching. We reverse because the State failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the victim knew that her property was being taken during the course of the taking.

The victim testified that she was on a public bus on her way to take care of business. She saw Walker and…