Williams v. State, 538 So. 2d 73

PER CURIAM.

The defendant was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell. The trial court did not err in permitting the state to introduce, as relevant evidence, the cash seized in the arrest. See United States v. Cruz, 797 F.2d 90 (2d Cir.1986); United States v. Dinovo, 523 F.2d 197 (7th Cir.), cert. denied, 423 U.S. 1016, 96 S.Ct. 449, 46 L.Ed.2d 387 (1975); §§ 90.401, 90.402, 90.403, Fla. Stat. (1987). Nor was there an abuse of discretion in finding that the prejudicial effect of admitting the evidence did not outweigh its probative value. Cf. United States v. Spell, 789 F.2d 143 (2d Cir.1986). We also find no error in allowing an officer with specialized knowledge to express his opinion on the relationship between large amounts of cash and drug transactions. Cf. Hosbein v. Silverstein, 358 So.2d 43 (Fla. 4th DCA), cert. denied, 365 So.2d 714 (Fla. 1978); United States v. Ginsberg, 758 F.2d 823 (2d Cir.1985); United States v. Daniels, 723 F.2d 31 (8th Cir.1983). Therefore, the judgment and sentence are affirmed.

GLICKSTEIN and STONE, JJ., concur.

WALDEN, J., dissents without opinion.

Case Details

Case Name: Williams v. State

Court Name: District Court of Appeal of Florida

Date Published: Feb 1, 1989

Citations: 538 So. 2d 73; 1989 WL 6242; 88-1017

Docket Number: 88-1017

Court Abbreviation: Fla. Dist. Ct. App.