BENTON, J.
On direct appeal, Charlie Williams contends his convictions for tampering with a witness, in violation of section 914.22(1), Florida Statutes (2012), should be reversed because the instructions the jury were given constituted fundamental error. He contends the jury instructions permitted — and, indeed, required — a guilty verdict even for lawful conduct. Persuaded, we reverse judgment and sentence alike and remand for a new trial.
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