Gadson v. State

COBB, Judge.

The appellant, John Gadson, was convicted of forgery. He appeals, contending the state failed to prove the element of intent. We agree, and reverse.

The conviction here appealed resulted from Count VI of the information filed against Gadson, which read:

CHARGE: FORGERY, in violation of F.S. 831.01.

SPECIFICATIONS OF CHARGE: In that JOHN L. GADSON a/k/a DEWEY McLEMORE, on or about the 10th day of February, 1983, within Volusia County, Florida, did then and there falsely make or forge a BILL OF SALE and DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLE TAG FORM, with the intent to injure or defraud HAMILTON…