Ellison v. State

Marlon Anthony Ellison challenges his conviction for bribery by a public servant in violation of section 838.015(1), Florida Statutes (2008). The defendant was a corrections officer at a prison and employed by a private company that operated the prison pursuant to a contract with the State. The charges were filed following a prison corruption investigation during which a confidential informant advised police that the defendant was willing to smuggle contraband into the prison for a fee. The defendant argues that he cannot be convicted for a violation of section 838.015 because he was not a…