BENTON, Judge.
After a jury trial, Stephen Christian Jarrett was convicted of theft of a motor vehicle and sentenced accordingly. On appeal, he argues for reversal on grounds the trial went forward without his participation until after the jury was discharged. Persuaded that the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure do not authorize initiating felony trials in absentia, we reverse.
By information filed June 22, 1993, the State laid charges against appellant...
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