State v. Humphrey

The State of Florida appeals the dismissal of an information against the appellee, Jack Humphrey. Humphrey was charged with violating section 847.011, Florida Statutes (1987), by possessing or distributing obscene materials. The trial court found the statutory definition of obscenity unconstitutionally vague and the statute a violation of the right of privacy guaranteed by the Florida Constitution. We reverse.

The order of dismissal was entered on December 15, 1988. This court subsequently upheld the constitutionality of section 847.011, on both grounds raised in this appeal in State v. Long,…