Grant v. State

After a jury trial, Jamie Grant was convicted of (1) attempted armed robbery while wearing a mask and carrying a firearm and (2) possession of a firearm with an altered serial number. We affirm in part and reverse in part, holding that the evidence was sufficient to support Grant’s convictions, but insufficient to subject him to mandatory minimum sentencing pursuant to Section 775.087(2), Florida Statutes (2010).1

The State’s Case

On November 17, 2010, at approximately 3:20 p.m., Grant parked his car in the partially concealed driveway of a newly constructed home. He walked about 100 yards to a…