Affirmation of Death Sentence in Pressley Alston v. State of Florida: Comprehensive Analysis of Judicial Reasoning and Precedents Introduction The case of Pressley Alston, Appellant, v. State of...
Supreme Court of Florida Affirms Death Penalty for Heinous, Premeditated Murder in Paul Anthony Brown Case Introduction The case of Paul Anthony Brown v. State of Florida (721 So. 2d 274, 1998)...
Establishing the Scope of Qualified Reporter’s Privilege in Florida: State of Florida v. Merlan Davis Introduction In State of Florida v. Merlan Davis, 720 So. 2d 220 (Fla. 1998), the Supreme Court...
Redefining "Accident" in Liability Insurance: Insights from State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. CTC Development Corp. Introduction The case of State Farm Fire & Casualty Company v. CTC Development...
Marshall Lee GORE v. STATE of Florida: Reinforcing Standards Against Prosecutorial Misconduct in Capital Cases Introduction The case of Marshall Lee GORE v. STATE of Florida, 719 So. 2d 1197 (Fla....
San MARTIN v. STATE of Florida: Limits on Judicial Override of Jury Sentencing in Death Penalty Cases Introduction Pablo San MARTIN v. STATE of Florida is a pivotal 1998 decision by the Supreme Court...
Florida Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Proportionality and Governing Aggravators in Death Penalty Cases: Urbin v. State Introduction The case of Ryan J. Urbin v. State of Florida (714 So.2d 411,...
Strict Interpretation of Pollution Exclusions in CGL Policies Established by Florida Supreme Court Introduction The case of Deni Associates of Florida, Inc. v. State Farm Fire Casualty Insurance...
Recognition of Jail Time Credit Under Rule 3.800: Analysis of Florida's Mancino Decision Introduction The case of State of Florida v. Joseph Sal Mancino, 714 So. 2d 429 (Fla. 1998), addressed a...
Ensuring Comprehensive Mitigation Consideration in Capital Sentencing: Walker v. State of Florida (1998) Introduction Walker v. State of Florida is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Reaffirming Standards for Newly Discovered Evidence and Brady Claims in Postconviction Relief: JONES v. STATE Introduction Leo Alexander Jones, convicted of first-degree murder for the killing of...
Affirmation of Death Penalty in Felony Murder Case: Hamilton v. State of Florida Introduction Richard Eugene Hamilton appealed his conviction and death sentence imposed by the Circuit Court of...
Application of Sovereign Immunity in Public Contracts: COUNTY OF BREVARD v. MIORELLI ENGineering Introduction The case COUNTY OF BREVARD v. MIORELLI ENGineering, Inc., decided by the Supreme Court of...
Affirmation of Similar Fact Evidence in CHANDLER v. STATE of Florida Introduction CHANDLER v. STATE of Florida is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Florida, rendered on December 11, 1997....
Affirmation of Death Sentence and Admissibility of Victim-Impact Evidence in Loran Cole v. State of Florida Introduction In the landmark case of Loran Cole v. State of Florida, the Supreme Court of...
Admissibility and Harmlessness of Codefendant Confessions under the Confrontation Clause: Franqui v. Florida Introduction Leonardo Franqui, Appellant, appeals the judgment of the Circuit Court in...
Miranda Rights and Aggravating Factors in Capital Sentencing: Davis v. State of Florida Introduction Davis v. State of Florida is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Florida on...
Insufficient Evidence of Premeditation: Reversal of First-Degree Murder Conviction in Coolen v. State of Florida Introduction The case of Michael Thomas Coolen versus the State of Florida (696 So. 2d...
Establishing Liability for Negligent Misrepresentation and the Applicability of Comparative Negligence in Florida: Gilchrist Timber Co. v. ITT Rayonier, Inc. Introduction The case of Gilchrist Timber...
Non-Creditability of Community Control Time in New Incarceration Sentences: YOUNG v. STATE of Florida Introduction Kevin YOUNG v. STATE of Florida, 697 So.2d 75 (Fla. 1997), is a pivotal case decided...