Segal v. State

Appellant challenges his conviction for grand theft. The charges arose out of the non-performance of a contract to construct kitchen cabinets. Because we conclude that the state did not prove felonious intent, we reverse and direct the court to vacate appellant’s conviction and sentence.

The state charged appellant with grand theft. At trial, the state presented the following testimony in support of its case. A homeowner in Broward County decided to do some remodeling work in her kitchen. She saw an advertisement for William Morris Cabinetry, owned by appellant William Segal. The homeowner…