Young v. State

We affirm, without discussion, Young’s conviction for burglary of a conveyance with an assault or a battery. 1 However, double jeopardy principles preclude Young’s conviction for simple battery.

In the instant case, the verdict form gave no indication as to whether the jury found that Young had committed a “burglary with an assault,” or a “burglary with a battery.” We reverse as we must read the verdict in a manner that would give the benefit of the doubt to Young. State v. Reardon, 763 So.2d 418, 419 n. 3 (Fla. 5th DCA 2000). Convictions for both burglary with a battery and for the lesser…