State of Florida v. Jonathan Dilmore
N/AOUTCOME: Motion to Dismiss or Transfer: Granted in Part
Mr. Dilmore is charged with 2 counts of a attempted murder on a law enforcement officer with a firearm, burglary while armed with a firearm and aggravated fleeing. He is accused of breaking into a con ... venience store in Wakulla County, Florida and firing a shotgun multiple times. According to police reports, he then fled the scene and fired multiple shots at pursuing officers. The events leading to the 2 counts of attempted murder took place are alleged to have happened after Mr. Dilmore crossed into Leon County, Florida. As a result, Mr. Zelman filed a motion to dismiss or transfer venue. The State strenuously opposed the motion and argued that the State had the right to decide where to bringing charges. The Court disagreed and granted the motion. The two other counts against Mr. Dilmore remain pending in Wakulla County, while the 2 counts of attempted murder can be re-filed in Leon County.
