State of Florida vs. Kemar Smith

Jurisdiction

Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida

Charge

Robbery kidnapping, Home Invasion (11 Count Indictment)

Disposition

JURY TRIAL- VERDICT NOT GUILTY

Prosecution's theory of case

The client was accused of being involved in two separate home invasion robberies and a kidnapping. Five different police agencies investigated the case.

Details of Investigation

Conducted background investigations and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal history; investigated and determined who was present at the time of the incident. Located, and reviewed all police reports from five separate police municipalities. Determined that the primary victims in the cases could not positively identify the client. the testimony from the five witnesses who identified the defendant was not credible. Five different police agencies were involved in the investigation of the case, and a total of twelve witnesses testified against the defendant.