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Walker motion in Florida

27 Florida opinions name it 3 courts 1986–2026 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Florida courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (30)

CaseFollowedCited
Wright v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2007 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Wright v. State , 961 So.2d 1036 , 1041 (Fla. 4th DCA 2007).

2019See Wright v. State , 961 So.2d 1036 , 1041 (Fla. 4th DCA 2007).

22
Walker v. Edelgreen
fladistctapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See Walker v. Edel, 727 So.2d 359 (Fla. 5th DCA 1999), where, in reversing the trial court the Fifth District held as follows: The trial court's refusal to hear Walker's defense was clearly error, which affected the issue before the court.

2002See Walker v. Edel, 727 So.2d 359 (Fla. 5th DCA 1999), where, in reversing the trial court the Fifth District held as follows: The trial court’s refusal to hear Walker’s defense was clearly error, which affected the issue before the court.

22
State v. Spencergreen
fla · 1999 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021We affirm without further discussion the lower court’s May 12, 2021 order denying Walker’s motion to correct his sentence but reverse the June 30, 2021 sanctions order to allow the lower court to rule on Walker’s response filed on September 1, 2021, and to determine whether sanctions 2 are appropriate in accordance with State v. Spencer, 751 So. 2d 47, 48-49 (Fla. 1999).

11
Ronald Pak Zern v. State of Floridagreen
fladistctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Zern v. State, 191 So. 3d 962, 965 (Fla. 1st DCA 2016).

11
Dylan Harris v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Harris v. State, 204 So.3d 973, 974 (Fla. 5th DCA 2016).

11
Toney Deron Davis v. State of Floridagreen
fla · 2014 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See Davis v. State, 136 So.3d 1169 (Fla.2014); Braddy v. State, 111 So.3d 810 (Fla.2012), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 134 S.Ct. 275 , 187 L.Ed.2d 199 (2013).

11
Raleigh v. Stategreen
fla · 2006 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See Raleigh v. State, 932 So.2d 1054, 1064 (Fla.2006) (“[D]efense counsel cannot be deemed deficient for failing to make a meritless objection.”).

11
Woody v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See Woody v. State, 993 So.2d 1158 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008).

11
Young v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See Young v. State, 4 So.3d 1265 (Fla. 5th DCA 2009) (affirming revocation of probation and remanding for entry of written order).

11
Stephens v. Stategreen
fla · 1999 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009See Stephens v. State, 748 So.2d 1028, 1033 (Fla.1999).

11
LaMarca v. Stategreen
fla · 2001 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007"On appeal of a denial of a motion for judgment of acquittal where the State submitted direct evidence, the trial court's determination will be affirmed if the record contains competent and substantial evidence in support of the ruling." Conde v. State, 860 So.2d 930, 943 (Fla.2003) (citing LaMarca v. State, 785 So.2d 1209, 1215 (Fla.2001)).

11
Conde v. Stategreen
fla · 2003 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007"On appeal of a denial of a motion for judgment of acquittal where the State submitted direct evidence, the trial court's determination will be affirmed if the record contains competent and substantial evidence in support of the ruling." Conde v. State, 860 So.2d 930, 943 (Fla.2003) (citing LaMarca v. State, 785 So.2d 1209, 1215 (Fla.2001)).

11
Woods v. Stategreen
fla · 1999 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007And, as we explain below, because we conclude that the State presented sufficient evidence, both direct and circumstantial, to support Walker's conviction for first-degree premeditated murder, we find that the trial court did not err in denying Walker's motion for judgment for acquittal. "[C]ourts should not grant a motion for judgment of acquittal unless the evidence is such that no view which the jury may lawfully take of it favorable to the opposite party can be sustained under the law." Woods v. State 733 So.2d 980, 985 (Fla.1999) (quoting Lynch v. State, 293 So.2d 44, 45 (Fla.1974)).

11
Lynch v. Stategreen
fla · 1974 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007And, as we explain below, because we conclude that the State presented sufficient evidence, both direct and circumstantial, to support Walker's conviction for first-degree premeditated murder, we find that the trial court did not err in denying Walker's motion for judgment for acquittal. "[C]ourts should not grant a motion for judgment of acquittal unless the evidence is such that no view which the jury may lawfully take of it favorable to the opposite party can be sustained under the law." Woods v. State 733 So.2d 980, 985 (Fla.1999) (quoting Lynch v. State, 293 So.2d 44, 45 (Fla.1974)).

11
Jakeway v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Jakeway, 884 So.2d at 291 .

11
Carroll v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See Carroll v. State, 914 So.2d 1014 (Fla. 2d DCA 2005).

11
Chatmon v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Chatmon v. State, 738 So.2d 970, 971 (Fla. 2d DCA 1999).

11
Farmer v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Foster v. Stategreen
fla · 1981 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Turner v. Duggergreen
fla · 1992 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Preston v. Stategreen
fla · 1988 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Walls v. Stategreen
fla · 1994 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Gamble v. Stategreen
fla · 1995 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Jones v. Stategreen
fla · 1990 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Johnson v. Stategreen
fla · 1995 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
King v. Duggergreen
fla · 1990 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Yates v. Godwingreen
scotus · 1996 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Barno v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1996 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Zankich v. Allengreen
scotus · 1996 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Florida Bar Re: Rules of Criminal Proceduregreen
fla · 1985 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (22)

CaseCitedYears
Apprendi v. New Jersey green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2012On direct appeal, Walker argued that (1) the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress his statement to law enforcement because his statement was involuntary; (2) the trial court erred in denying his motion to declare Florida’s capital sentencing scheme unconstitutional because a judge rather than a unanimous jury determines death penalty aggravators; (3) the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal; (4) the trial court erred in weighing the aggravating and mitigating factors; (5) the trial court erred by admitting photographic evidence which was either irrel

2012On direct appeal, Walker argued that (1) the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress his statement to law enforcement because his statement was involuntary; (2) the trial court erred in denying his motion to declare Florida’s capital sentencing scheme unconstitutional because a judge rather than a unanimous jury determines death penalty aggravators; (3) the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal; (4) the trial court erred in weighing the aggravating and mitigating factors; (5) the trial court erred by admitting photographic evidence which was either irrel

22007–2012
Ring v. Arizona green
scotus · 2002
2 sentences

2012On direct appeal, Walker argued that (1) the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress his statement to law enforcement because his statement was involuntary; (2) the trial court erred in denying his motion to declare Florida’s capital sentencing scheme unconstitutional because a judge rather than a unanimous jury determines death penalty aggravators; (3) the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal; (4) the trial court erred in weighing the aggravating and mitigating factors; (5) the trial court erred by admitting photographic evidence which was either irrel

2012On direct appeal, Walker argued that (1) the trial court erred in denying his motion to suppress his statement to law enforcement because his statement was involuntary; (2) the trial court erred in denying his motion to declare Florida’s capital sentencing scheme unconstitutional because a judge rather than a unanimous jury determines death penalty aggravators; (3) the trial court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal; (4) the trial court erred in weighing the aggravating and mitigating factors; (5) the trial court erred by admitting photographic evidence which was either irrel

22007–2012
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

2026Instead, the court addressed the deficiency element of an ineffective assistance claim under Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984).

12026–2026
Pleasant Grove City v. Summum green
scotus · 2009
2 sentences

2025As the Supreme Court noted, “issuers of ID ‘typically do not permit’ the placement on their IDs of ‘message[s] with which they do not wish to be associated,’” and, therefore, “‘persons who observe’ designs on IDs ‘routinely—and reasonably—interpret them as conveying some message on the [issuer’s] behalf.’” 576 U.S. at 212 (quoting Summum, 555 U.S. at 471 ).

2025As the Supreme Court noted, “issuers of ID ‘typically do not permit’ the placement on their IDs of ‘message[s] with which they do not wish to be associated,’” and, therefore, “‘persons who observe’ designs on IDs ‘routinely—and reasonably—interpret them as conveying some message on the [issuer’s] behalf.’” 576 U.S. at 212 (quoting Summum, 555 U.S. at 471 ).

12025–2025
Walker v. Texas Div., Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc. green
scotus · 2015
2 sentences

2025As the Supreme Court noted, “issuers of ID ‘typically do not permit’ the placement on their IDs of ‘message[s] with which they do not wish to be associated,’” and, therefore, “‘persons who observe’ designs on IDs ‘routinely—and reasonably—interpret them as conveying some message on the [issuer’s] behalf.’” 576 U.S. at 212 (quoting Summum, 555 U.S. at 471 ).

2025As the Supreme Court noted, “issuers of ID ‘typically do not permit’ the placement on their IDs of ‘message[s] with which they do not wish to be associated,’” and, therefore, “‘persons who observe’ designs on IDs ‘routinely—and reasonably—interpret them as conveying some message on the [issuer’s] behalf.’” 576 U.S. at 212 (quoting Summum, 555 U.S. at 471 ).

12025–2025
Braddy v. State green
fla · 2012
1 sentence

2014See Davis v. State, 136 So.3d 1169 (Fla.2014); Braddy v. State, 111 So.3d 810 (Fla.2012), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 134 S.Ct. 275 , 187 L.Ed.2d 199 (2013).

12014–2014
Braddy v. Florida green
scotus · 2013
2 sentences

2014See Davis v. State, 136 So.3d 1169 (Fla.2014); Braddy v. State, 111 So.3d 810 (Fla.2012), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 134 S.Ct. 275 , 187 L.Ed.2d 199 (2013).

2014See Davis v. State, 136 So.3d 1169 (Fla.2014); Braddy v. State, 111 So.3d 810 (Fla.2012), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 134 S.Ct. 275 , 187 L.Ed.2d 199 (2013).

12014–2014
Walker v. State green
fla · 2007
2 sentences

2012On direct appeal, this Court concluded that there was “competent, substantial evidence to support the trial court’s conclusion that Walker made a knowing, voluntary, and intelligent decision to waive his Miranda rights and give his statement to police.” Walker, 957 So.2d at 576 .

2012Walker, 957 So.2d at 569 . .

12012–2012
Alston v. State green
fla · 1998
1 sentence

2007As explained below, we deny Walker's claim. (1) Aggravating Factors In reviewing aggravating factors on appeal, as this Court stated in Alston v. State, 723 So.2d 148 (Fla.1998), [I]t is not this Court's function to reweigh the evidence to determine whether the State proved each aggravating circumstance beyond a reasonable doubt—that is the trial court's job.

12007–2007
State v. Hearns green
fla · 2007
2 sentences

2007In support of its ruling, the postconviction court cited Jenkins v. State [1] and Brown v. State. [2] The Impact of State v. Hearns When the postconviction court summarily denied Walker's rule 3.800(a) motion, it did not have the benefit of State v. Hearns, 961 So.2d 211 (Fla.2007).

2007In support of its ruling, the postconviction court cited Jenkins v. State [1] and Brown v. State. [2] The Impact of State v. Hearns When the postconviction court summarily denied Walker's rule 3.800(a) motion, it did not have the benefit of State v. Hearns, 961 So.2d 211 (Fla.2007).

12007–2007
Walker v. Commonwealth green
vactapp · 1987
2 sentences

2007The court concluded that the requested information should have been made available and that it had a significant impact on the case: “We believe that the lack of disclosure of the plea agreements known to exist by the prosecution and the prior inconsistent statements made by Hunnell had an effect on Walker’s defense; the information should have been disclosed since it was specifically requested and undeniably material to the case.” Id., at 300 .

2007The court went on to state that “the fact remains that the defendant specifically requested the disclosure of exculpatory material in the Commonwealth’s possession and was entitled to the information.” Id., at 300 .

12007–2007
Lomont v. State green
fladistctapp · 1987
1 sentence

2006In the order on appeal, the trial court summarily denied all of the claims, reasoning that Lomont v. State, 506 So.2d 1141 (Fla. 2d DCA 1987), precludes a defendant from raising scoresheet error claims in a rule 3.800(a) motion.

12006–2006
Wendel v. Hauser neutral
fladistctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2003The circuit court based its ruling on the decision in Wendel v. Hauser, 726 So.2d 378 (Fla. 4th DCA 1999).

12003–2003
Walker v. State green
fla · 1996
12001–2001
McFadden v. State green
fladistctapp · 2000
12001–2001
Armstrong v. State green
fla · 1994
11997–1997
Wuornos v. State green
fla · 1994
11997–1997
Martin v. State green
fladistctapp · 1982
11994–1994
Gonzalez v. State green
fladistctapp · 1989
11994–1994
Grubbs v. State neutral
fladistctapp · 1982
11992–1992
Ivey v. State green
fladistctapp · 1987
11992–1992
Daniels v. State green
fladistctapp · 1992
11992–1992

Where else courts name it

MI 186 (1966–2025) PA 71 (1976–2026) TX 58 (1980–2024) GA 43 (1990–2025) MS 27 (1991–2024) FL 27 (1986–2026) CA 19 (1990–2024) OH 19 (1996–2023) WA 15 (1961–2021) AL 14 (1991–2022) KY 12 (1926–2024) UT 9 (1953–2017) IL 9 (1980–2025) DC 8 (1964–2024) KS 7 (1986–2023) MO 7 (1928–2020) IN 7 (1981–2020) SC 7 (1992–2025) IA 7 (1983–2026) TN 6 (1997–2015) CO 6 (1966–2024) VA 6 (1984–2025) AR 5 (1975–2023) ME 5 (2017–2017) NJ 4 (1982–2020) NV 4 (1989–2014) NE 3 (1992–2020) NY 3 (1956–1997) OR 3 (1972–1979) AZ 3 (2016–2020) HI 3 (2009–2012) MA 3 (1997–2018) DE 3 (2014–2019) NM 2 (1983–2012) MD 2 (2003–2006) ID 2 (1936–1992) WY 2 (1986–2007) MN 2 (2016–2026) WI 2 (2018–2024) AK 2 (2018–2022)

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