Florida Decisions

The Supreme Court Interpreter's Committee has filed a petition asking the Court to expedite adoption of Florida Rules for Certification and Regulation of Court Interpreters and new Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.073, Appointment of Interpreters for Non-English-Speaking Persons, in response to the recent enactment of chapter 2006-253, Laws of Florida. Court adopt the new rules on an emergency basis, under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.130(a). See art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const.

The Supreme Court Interpreter's Committee has filed a petition asking the Court to expedite adoption of Florida Rules for Certification and Regulation of Court Interpreters and new Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.073, Appointment of Interpreters for Non-English-Speaking Persons, in response to the recent enactment of chapter 2006-253, Laws of Florida. Court adopt the new rules on an emergency basis, under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.130(a). See art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const.

Appellant a prisoner under a sentence of death, for first-degree murder, appeals an order of the trial court denying motion for postconviction relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. Court affirm the trial court's denial of rule 3.850 relief.

Appellant a prisoner under a sentence of death, for first-degree murder, appeals an order of the trial court denying motion for postconviction relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. Court affirm the trial court's denial of rule 3.850 relief.

A decision regarding medical negligence and ineffective assistance of counsel. Court affirms the trial court's conclusions that Dr. Upson did not miss signs of mental retardation or organic brain damage. The petitioner in fact received a professional, competent and appropriate mental health evaluation for use in aid of his defense.

Court recognize that the PIP statute is unique. It expressly abolished a traditional common-law right by limiting the recovery available to car accident victims. In exchange, the statute made PIP insurance compulsory and allowed recovery regardless of fault.

Court extended Heuring to allow the admission of similar fact evidence in nonfamilial sexual battery cases where the identity of the defendant is not an issue. Court concluded that because the credibility of the victim â€

Held that section 90.404(2)(b) Florida Statute(2001) comports with the requirements of due process of law when used as a conduit for evidence that corroborates the victim's testimony that the crime occurred rather than to prove the identity of the alleged perpetrator.

Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act does not preempt a municipality from using its home rule powers to enact an ordinance that authorizes the seizure and impoundment of vehicles used in the commission of certain misdemeanor offenses. Therefore, Court quash the decision of the Fourth District and remand this case for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Appeal from an order of the circuit court denying a motion for postconviction relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.851 and petitions the Court for a writ of habeas corpus.