Florida Statutes 568.06 – Proof necessary to convict
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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 568.06
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- person: includes individuals, children, firms, associations, joint adventures, partnerships, estates, trusts, business trusts, syndicates, fiduciaries, corporations, and all other groups or combinations. See Florida Statutes 1.01
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
In any trial of any person for violation of s. 568.02, it shall not be necessary for the prosecution to prove that the accused had any interest in the intoxicating liquors, wines, or beer delivered or sold by him or her, or any interest in the money received by the accused for such intoxicating liquors, wines, or beer delivered by him or her, but proof of the delivery of intoxicating liquors, wines, or beer by the accused and the receipt of money therefor by him or her, shall be prima facie evidence of the ownership of said intoxicating beverages by the accused and proof of the sale of a single quantity of intoxicating liquors, wines, or beer by such person shall be sufficient evidence upon which to base a conviction for violation of s. 568.02.