Griffin v. State

Appellant, a convicted sex offender, challenges his conviction for failure to register as a sex offender, in violation of section 943.0435(4)(a), Florida Statutes (2005). Because competent, substantial evidence does not support his conviction for failing to register within 48 hours as required by section 943.0435(4)(a), we reverse.

Section 943.0435(4)(a) requires a sex offender to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles, in person, within 48 hours after a permanent or temporary address change to renew his driver’s license or identification card. During a bench trial, the court found that…