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The following summaries are drawn from briefs and lower court judgments. They are meant to provide a general idea of facts and issues presented in cases, and should not be considered official court documents. Facts and issues presented in these summaries should be checked for accuracy against records and briefs, available from the Court, which provide more specific information.
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Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments
Monday, October 5, 2009
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Case |
Time |
Facts & Issues |
Place of Origin |
Induction of New Attorneys |
2:30 |
The Court will hold a formal session to give the oath admitting new attorneys to
The Florida Bar. Inductees will be from around the state who have successfully
completed their exams and background checks. |
Leon County |
Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
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Case |
Time |
Facts & Issues |
Place of Origin |
Alwin C. Tumblin v. State of Florida
SC07-2111
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number(s) here |
9:00 |
Mr. Tumblin was convicted of the first-degree murder of Jimmy Johns, who was
fatally shot during a robbery of his auto repair shop in 2004. The jury voted
unanimously to recommend a death sentence and the trial court condemned him.
This is his direct appeal. He raises several issues. |
St. Lucie County |
Tiffany Ann Cole v. State of Florida
SC08-528
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number(s) here |
Approx. 10:00 |
Ms. Cole was convicted of the murders of James and Carol Sumner, who were
kidnapped from their home in 2005 and buried alive. The jury voted 9-3 to
recommend a death sentence for each murder and the trial court condemned her.
This is her direct appeal. She raises various issues. |
Duval County |
Pamela Perera v. U.S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co.
SC08-1968
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number(s) here |
Approx. 11:00 |
After her husband was fatally injured on the job, Ms. Perera filed a wrongful death
lawsuit against his employer, which eventually reached a $10 million settlement
with her. Ms. Perera then accused United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co., which
insured the employer, of acting in bad faith during negotiations. The federal trial
court dismissed that count and, on appeal, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
asked this Court to rule on the scope of state insurance law at issue in the case. |
Hillsborough County |
Howard B. Wald, Jr. v. Athena Grainger
SC08-1143
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number(s) here |
Approx. 11:40
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Mr. Wald was injured in a car collision and sued the other driver. After the jury
returned a verdict for Mr. Wald, the other driver died and Ms. Grainger, who was
personal representative of his estate, appealed. The First District Court of Appeal
reversed the trial court and Mr. Wald sought review by this Court. The issue is
whether the trial judge or the jury should decide whether Mr. Wald's injuries were
permanent.
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Duval County |
Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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Case |
Time |
Facts & Issues |
Place of Origin |
Michael Seibert v. State of Florida
SC08-708 | SC08-1615
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number(s) here |
9:00 |
Mr. Seibert was convicted of the first-degree murder of Karolay Adrianza, who
was fatally attacked in 1998. The jury voted 9-3 to recommend that he be
sentenced to death and the trial court condemned him. This Court upheld the
sentence on direct appeal and Mr. Seibert filed a postconviction motion in the trial
court. It was denied and this appeal followed. |
Miami-Dade County |
Manuel Antonio Rodriguez v. State of Florida
SC05-859 | SC07-1314
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number(s) here |
Approx. 9:40 |
Mr. Rodriguez was convicted of the first-degree murders of Bea Joseph, Sam
Joseph and Genevieve Abraham, who were fatally shot in 1984. The jury voted
unanimously to recommend death sentences for all three murders and the trial
court condemned him. This Court upheld the sentences on direct appeal and Mr.
Rodriguez filed a post-conviction challenge in trial court. It was denied and this
appeal followed. |
Miami-Dade County |
Carlos Del Valle v. State of Florida
SC08-2001
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number(s) here |
Approx. 10:30 |
Mr. Del Valle pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and grand theft and was
placed on probation and ordered to pay restitution and costs. After he fell behind
in his monthly payments, the trial court ruled he had violated his probation and
sentenced him to boot camp. Mr. Del Valle appealed, arguing there was no
evidence that he had the ability to make his payments. The Third District Court of
Appeal upheld the trial court and Mr. Del Valle asked this Court to review the
case. |
Miami-Dade County |
State of Florida v. Steven W. Montgomery
SC09-332
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number(s) here |
11:10 |
Mr. Montgomery was convicted of second-degree murder but the First District
Court of Appeal overturned his conviction. The state asked this Court to review
the case and the 1st DCA asked this Court to rule whether Florida law requires
prosecutors to prove intent to kill in order to prove the crime of "manslaughter by
act." |
Duval County |
Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments
Thursday, October 8, 2009
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Case |
Time |
Facts & Issues |
Place of Origin |
Derrick McLean v. State of Florida
SC07-2297
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number(s) here |
9:00 |
Mr. McLean was convicted of the first-degree murder of Jahvon Thompson, who
was fatally shot in 2004. The jury voted 9-3 to recommend a death sentence and
the trial court condemned him. This is his direct appeal. He raises various issues.
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Orange County |
Micah Louis Nelson v. State of Florida
SC08-589 | SC08-1965
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number(s) here |
Approx. 10:00 |
Mr. Nelson was convicted of the first-degree murder of 78-year-old Virginia
Brace, who was sexually assaulted, kidnapped and killed in 1997. The jury voted
9-3 to recommend a death sentence and the trial court condemned him. This Court
upheld his conviction and sentence on direct appeal and Mr. Nelson filed a
post-conviction challenge in trial court. It was denied and this appeal followed.
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Polk County |
Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor
Vehicles v. William Hernandez
SC08-2330 | SC08-2394
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number(s) here |
Approx. 10:40 |
Mr. Hernandez and Mr. McLaughlin refused to submit to breath tests after being
arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. The DHSMV
suspended their licenses. Both men agued they had not been lawfully arrested, first
in administrative challenges and then in court. The Second District Court of
Appeal upheld the suspension of Mr. McLaughlin's license; the First District Court
of Appeal ruled the circuit court had erred in denying Mr. Hernandez's appeal. |
Polk County |
State of Florida v. Eddie Riley
SC08-2116
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number(s) here |
Approx. 11:20 |
Mr. Riley was convicted of sexual battery of a child younger than 12 and
sentenced to life in prison. The First District Court of Appeal reversed the
conviction and ordered a new trial. The state sought review in this Court and the
1st DCA asked this Court to rule whether the failure of the trial court to instruct
jurors on a lesser offense was harmless error. |
Leon County |
Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments
Friday, October 9, 2009
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Case |
Time |
Facts & Issues |
Place of Origin |
No cases scheduled |
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Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments
Monday, October 26, 2009
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Case |
Time |
Facts & Issues |
Place of Origin |
Celebration of National Pro Bono Legal Services Day |
3:00 |
The Court will convene in ceremonial session for a Pro Bono Celebration as part
of a national effort coordinated by the American Bar Association's Standing
Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service. Hundreds of thousands of lawyers in
our country donate, on average, more than 40 hours of free legal services every
year to people of limited means. The National Pro Bono Celebration is scheduled
for the last week of October and will be marked by events all across the nation.
This first week-long celebration is dedicated to the fundamental concept of justice
for all. |
Leon County |
Florida Supreme Court Oral Arguments
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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Case |
Time |
Facts & Issues |
Place of Origin |
Paul B. Johnson v. State of Florida
SC08-1213 |
9:00 |
Mr. Johnson was convicted of the first-degree murders of William Evans, Ray Beasley and deputy Theron Burnham, who were all fatally shot in 1981. He has been sentenced to death for each murder and the state earlier this month scheduled his execution for Nov. 4. |
Polk County |
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