State v. Perez

LaROSE, Judge.

The State appeals a trial court order dismissing, on statute of limitations grounds, the grand theft charge against Margarita Perez. We have jurisdiction. See Fla. RApp. P. 9.140(c)(1)(A). The State argues that “[t]he plain language of [section 775.15, Florida Statutes (1999),] indicates that [Ms. Perez’s] absence from the state in and of itself tolls the limitations period.” We cannot agree. Accordingly, we affirm.

The State filed an information on November 27, 2002, alleging that Ms. Perez committed grand theft between May 1 and August 31, 2000. A capias issued. Section…