488 So. 2d 661 - Richardson v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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6 state decisions

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1. “Initially, we note that it is clear under the appropriate rule that Wagner did not waive his motion for judgment of acquittal by the introduction of evidence in his defense. Fla.R.Crim.P. 3.380. The State may not rely upon evidence presented during Wagner's subsequent defense to supply essential missing links in the State's prima facie case to support the denial of the motion for judgment of acquittal. Therefore, we will not consider the evidence presented in the appellant's defense.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 526 So. 2d 87 - Pennington v. State

2. “We conclude from our review of the record that the state did not present any independent proof that appellant had either actual or constructive possession of the marijuana for which he was charged. In the absence of such evidence, the trial court erred by refusing to grant the motion for judgment of acquittal which appellant made at the close of the state's case.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 526 So. 2d 87 - Pennington v. State

3. “Mere proximity to the contraband without more, is legally insufficient to prove possession”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Wallace v. State