Melvin D. Williams v. State of Florida — Canady, J., Dissenting

Summary

Justice Canady dissents, arguing that the trial court's failure to instruct the jury on Fla. Stat. §812.025 was a harmless error and that the judgment for dealing in stolen property should stand. The dissent emphasizes that the statute does not permit a lesser‑offense verdict when the greater offense is proven and that any omission did not prejudice the defendant.