Fifth DCAProbationEvidenceCriminal Defense

Miller v. State

By FloridaScore editorialOpinion dated Jun 19, 20261 min read

The holding

A revocation cannot rest solely on hearsay even under the relaxed evidentiary standard that applies to probation proceedings.

Summary

The court reverses a violation of probation order where the new-law allegation was proved through hearsay without sufficient non-hearsay corroboration.

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Opinion metadata

Court
Fifth District Court of Appeal
Docket
5D25-2044
Opinion date
Jun 19, 2026
Disposition
Reversed and remanded
Judge / author
Edwards, C.J.
Precedential status
Published
Case style
Miller v. State

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