GROSS, J.
The issue in this case is whether the state's filing of an amended information after a jury was sworn violated double jeopardy principles. The first information did not charge a crime, so no double jeopardy violation occurred with the amendment. Therefore, we affirm.
Jessie Mae Dorsey was originally charged with introduction of contraband into a county detention facility, contrary to section 951.22(1), Florida Statutes (2003). The contraband alleged...
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