PER CURIAM.
Defendants were convicted and sentenced for third degree arson and now bring this consolidated appeal. We reverse.
The state, via its witnesses and over defendants' objections, brought out the fact that the defendants were drug addicts. This constituted reversible error because it was an attack upon the character of the defendants when the defendants had not first put their character in evidence. Mann v. State, Fla. 1886, 22 Fla. 600. See also...
Let's get started
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.
