Voter fraud charges dismissed against Florida man

• Robert Lee Wood had faced one count of making a false affirmation on his voter application and a separate count of voting as an unqualified elector. He was the first to have his charges thrown out.
• If convicted, he faced up to five years in prison and $5,000 in fees and fines.

State of play: The judge said Friday that the statewide prosecutor who brought the charges against Wood did not have jurisdiction over the alleged offense in Miami.

• The offenses would have to occur in at least two judicial circuits for the statewide prosecutor to have jurisdiction, the judge said.

What they're saying: "The decision is a step in the right direction in our continuing fight for election integrity and Florida's returning citizens," said Neil Volz, deputy director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, in a statement emailed to Axios.

What we're watching: The statewide prosecutor could appeal the ruling.

• The ruling may lead others who were charged by the statewide prosecutor to make similar defenses.

Go deeper... Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' voter fraud arrests: Body camera footage shows confusion

Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional details.