726 So. 2d 839 - Rallo v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “"The proof at trial must substantially conform to the allegations of the indictment or information in order that the defendant not be prejudiced in the preparation of a defense or subject him to reprosecution for the same offense." See Ross v. State, 664 So.2d 1004, 1008 (Fla. 4th DCA 1995). See also Aaron v. State, 284 So.2d 673, 677 (Fla.1973) ("The right of persons accused of serious offenses to know, before trial, the specific nature and detail of crimes they are charged with committing is a basic right guaranteed by our Federal and State Constitutions.") Accordingly, since the evidence produced at trial was not sufficient to prove the charge alleged in count V of the information, we reverse Rallo's conviction of count V.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. D.R. v. State · 790 So. 2d 1242 - DR v. State

2. “of a child, a lewd and lascivious act in the presence of a child. However, the proof at trial proved only that the defendant's hands touched the child's anus. The state contended that it proved a simulated sexual battery, which is an act included under the statute charged. The district court reversed, holding that:”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 790 So. 2d 1242 - DR v. State