CASANUEVA, Judge.
David Arnold appeals his conviction for child neglect, a third degree felony in violation of section 827.03(3)(c), Florida Statutes (1997). Because the State did not prove a prima facie violation of the statute, the trial court erred in failing to grant Mr. Arnold's motion for judgment of acquittal at the conclusion of the State's case-in-chief. Accordingly, the conviction must be vacated.
Section 827.03(3)(a)1 defines "neglect of a child...
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