Celeste Chambers v. State of Florida

Celeste- Chambers appeals from her convictions for grand theft and trespass. We agree with two of her arguments: the trial court erred in failing to grant a motion for judgment of acquittal as to the charge of grand theft because the State’s evidence was insufficient to prove the value element of that offense, and Chambers was denied her right to confront a key witness after new information surfaced on redirect examination. As a result of these errors, we reverse both convictions and remand for a new trial on trespass and petit theft.

Facts

Chambers was convicted of trespass and grand theft for…