Anthony Keith Council v. State of Florida

This case comes to us on direct appeal from Appellant’s conviction for grand theft over $20,000, a first-degree felony, and burglary of a structure. -Appellant appeals only his conviction and corresponding 20-year sentence for grand theft over $20,000. At trial, the State introduced evidence showing that Appellant broke into a Panama City law office and stole cash, savings bonds, silver coins, a laptop, and an assortment of jewelry including rings, necklaces, and bracelets. To establish the value of the stolen property, the State introduced testimony from the victim and his mother.

Appellant…