McNealy v. State

GOSHORN, Judge.

Kenneth Wayne McNealy appeals his conviction for possession of cocaine with intent to sell. He urges several errors, only one of which merits discussion.

McNealy was originally charged by information in circuit court and tried for misdemeanor possession of marijuana and possession of cocaine, a third degree felony. The case was tried before the Honorable Mark J. Hill, County Judge for Lake County. At that time, Judge Hill was authorized to try third degree felonies under an administrative order issued by the Chief Judge of the Circuit pursuant to Rule 2.050(b)(4), Florida Rules…