Case: State v. C.B.C. (Hillsborough County)
Charges: Dealing in Stolen Property (2F)
Date: September 10, 2024
Outcome: DSP REDUCED to Grand Theft with Pretrial Intervention, DISMISSAL PENDING
Description: C.B.C. admitted to participating in a second-degree felony, Dealing in Stolen Property. Based upon the facts of the case and C.B.C.’s record, we took the case believing that C.B.C. did not deserve a felony conviction. Unfortunately, the assigned prosecutor and her direct supervisor steadfastly refused reduce the charge so that C.B.C. could be eligible diversion program. Finally, after nearly a year of going back and forth with the State and up the chain of command, we found a supervisor who understood both the facts of this case and what justice means. Today, the State reduced the charge and C.B.C. entered into Pretrial Diversion, meaning that if C.B.C. completes the program, the State will DROP all criminal charges.
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