HOSPER v. STATE

No. 87-617.

513 So.2d 234 (1987)

Daniel Jon HOSPER, Appellant, v. The STATE of Florida, Appellee.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, Third District.

September 29, 1987.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mark King Leban, William Aaron, Miami, for appellant.

Robert A. Butterworth, Atty. Gen., and Richard L. Polin, Asst. Atty. Gen., for appellee.

Before SCHWARTZ, C.J., and HENDRY and NESBITT, JJ.


PER CURIAM.

Hosper appeals from his conviction of trafficking in cocaine. We find that the prosecution improperly questioned Hosper concerning his exercise of his right to remain silent. Since we cannot say beyond a reasonable doubt that the error was harmless, we reverse.

Several police officers observed Hosper and a companion enter an Amtrak train station and purchase tickets in the name of Maxwell. Hosper was carrying an attache case and a tan bag; his...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases