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cognizable claim in Florida

82 Florida opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2025 4 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 (57)

CaseFollowedCited
Waterhouse v. Stategreen
fla · 2001 · cited in 10 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2001–2009
2 sentences

2009See Waterhouse, 792 So.2d at 1193 (reaffirming the conclusion that ineffective assistance of postconviction counsel is not a cognizable claim for relief).

2008See Waterhouse v. State, 792 So.2d 1176, 1193 (Fla.2001) (stating that "this court has repeatedly held that ineffective assistance of postconviction counsel is not a cognizable claim"); Martinez v. State, 33 Fla. L.

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Jacobs v. Stategreen
fla · 2004 · cited in 6 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2018
2 sentences

2018See Jacobs v. State, 880 So. 2d 548, 550 (Fla. 2004) (holding that a postconviction claim is facially sufficient if it “sets out a cognizable claim for relief based upon the legal and factual grounds asserted”); Neal v. State, 854 So. 2d 666, 670 (Fla. 2d DCA 2003) (explaining that a claim of ineffective assistance for failure to make an adequate motion for judgment of acquittal is cognizable under rule 3.850).

2017See Spera v. State , 971 So.2d 754 , 758 (Fla. 2007) (explaining that a facially sufficient rule 3.850 motion "sets out a cognizable claim for relief based upon the legal and factual grounds asserted" (quoting Jacobs v. State , 880 So.2d 548 , 550 (Fla. 2004) )).

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State v. Lerouxgreen
fla · 1996 · cited in 4 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2006–2009
2 sentences

2009See State v. Leroux, 689 So.2d 235, 236 (Fla.1996) “Misadvice as to gain time or the sentence actual length is a cognizable claim of ineffective assistance of counsel.” See also Morales v. State, 731 So.2d 91 (Fla. 4DCA 1999) “Counsel’s failure to direct an interpreter to assist defendant during discussions concerning the plea offer held sufficient to warrant evidentiary hearing.” Id. at 91 , keynote [1]. 18).

2009See State v. Leroux, 689 So.2d 235, 236 (Fla.1996) (holding that in cases where the record does not conclusively rebut a cognizable claim, a hearing is necessary to determine the merits of the defendant’s claim).

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Kokal v. Stategreen
fla · 2005 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2021
2 sentences

2021However, "[i]neffective assistance of postconviction counsel 3 is not a cognizable claim in Florida, because there is no constitutional entitlement to the appointment of postconviction counsel." Netting v. State, 129 So. 3d 429, 432 (Fla. 1st DCA 2013) (emphasis added); see also Kokal v. State, 901 So. 2d 766, 777 (Fla. 2005) ("Because Kokal does not possess a constitutional right to postconviction counsel, and further, because we have refused to recognize claims of ineffective assistance of postconviction counsel, Kokal's claim regarding the ineffectiveness of counsel's representation of Koka

2013Ineffective assistance of postcon-viction counsel is not a cognizable claim in Florida, because there is no constitutional entitlement to the appointment of postcon-viction counsel, as held in Kokal v. State, 901 So.2d 766, 778 (Fla.2005): “Because a defendant does not have a constitutional right to counsel during postconviction proceedings, he clearly does not have a claim for ineffective postconviction representation.” The United States Supreme Court’s decision in Martinez does not change this conclusion, but it does merit further discussion.

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Netting v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2013 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2018–2021
2 sentences

2021However, "[i]neffective assistance of postconviction counsel 3 is not a cognizable claim in Florida, because there is no constitutional entitlement to the appointment of postconviction counsel." Netting v. State, 129 So. 3d 429, 432 (Fla. 1st DCA 2013) (emphasis added); see also Kokal v. State, 901 So. 2d 766, 777 (Fla. 2005) ("Because Kokal does not possess a constitutional right to postconviction counsel, and further, because we have refused to recognize claims of ineffective assistance of postconviction counsel, Kokal's claim regarding the ineffectiveness of counsel's representation of Koka

2018See Netting v. State, 129 So. 3d 429 , 432 (Fla. 1st DCA 2013) ("lneffective assistance of postconviction counsel is not a cognizable claim in Florida, because there is no constitutional entitlement to the appointment of postconviction counsel."); Fla. R.

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Spera v. Stategreen
fla · 2007 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2012–2017
2 sentences

2017See Spera v. State , 971 So.2d 754 , 758 (Fla. 2007) (explaining that a facially sufficient rule 3.850 motion "sets out a cognizable claim for relief based upon the legal and factual grounds asserted" (quoting Jacobs v. State , 880 So.2d 548 , 550 (Fla. 2004) )).

2014See Spera v. State, 971 So.2d 754, 758 (Fla.2007) (quoting Jacobs v. State, 880 So.2d 548, 550 (Fla.2004) (explaining that a facially sufficient rule 3.850 motion “sets out a cognizable claim for relief based upon the legal and factual grounds asserted”)).

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Lambrix v. Stategreen
fla · 1996 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2001–2008
2 sentences

2008See Waterhouse v. State, 792 So.2d 1176 (Fla.2001) (finding that ineffective assistance of postconviction counsel is not a cognizable claim); see also Lambrix v. State, 698 So.2d 247 (Fla.1996).

2001Butterworth v. Kenny, 714 So.2d 404, 408 (Fla.1998) (citing Hill v. Jones, 81 F.3d 1015, 1025 (11th Cir.1996) (noting that there is no constitutional right to postconviction relief counsel and therefore ineffective assistance of postconviction relief counsel is not a cognizable claim)); Lambrix v. State, 698 So.2d 247, 248 (Fla.1996) (finding that claims of ineffective assistance of postconviction counsel do not present a valid basis for relief).

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Wright v. Stategreen
fla · 2005 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2006–2009
2 sentences

2009See Wright v. State, 911 So.2d 81, 82 (Fla. 2005).

2006The Florida Supreme Court af firmed the second district’s holding in Wright v. State, 911 So.2d 81 (Fla.2005), determining that this type of challenge is not a cognizable claim in a 3.800(a) motion.

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Ey v. Stategreen
fla · 2008 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2008–2009
2 sentences

2009Id. at 623 .

2009The majority relies heavily on the Florida Supreme Court’s decision in Ey v. State, 982 So.2d 618 (Fla.2008).

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JAMES RAY PARISH v. STATE OF FLORIDAgreen
fladistctapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Parish v. State, 249 So. 3d 734, 735 (Fla. 2d DCA 2018) (stating that “where . . . correcting an alleged illegal sentence would not require the vacation of the corresponding conviction, and the error is otherwise identifiable on the face of the record, the claim is cognizable in a rule 3.800(a) motion”) (citations omitted); Jackson v. State, 650 So. 2d 1026, 1027 (Fla. 1st DCA 1995) (concluding “that [where] Jackson did not challenge his convictions, but instead attacked only his sentences under case law existing at the time he committed his offenses[,]” the lower court “should have consid

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Jackson v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Parish v. State, 249 So. 3d 734, 735 (Fla. 2d DCA 2018) (stating that “where . . . correcting an alleged illegal sentence would not require the vacation of the corresponding conviction, and the error is otherwise identifiable on the face of the record, the claim is cognizable in a rule 3.800(a) motion”) (citations omitted); Jackson v. State, 650 So. 2d 1026, 1027 (Fla. 1st DCA 1995) (concluding “that [where] Jackson did not challenge his convictions, but instead attacked only his sentences under case law existing at the time he committed his offenses[,]” the lower court “should have consid

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TOWBRIDGE v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024There simply cannot be a cognizable claim for ineffective assistance of appellate counsel in this situation because the panel in the underlying appeal presumably conducted its own “full and independent review of the record to discover any arguable issues apparent on the face of the record.” In re Anders Briefs, 581 So. 2d 149, 151 (Fla. 1991) (citing Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 744 (1967)); see Towbridge v. State, 45 So. 3d 484, 487 (Fla. 1st DCA 2010) (explaining that “with respect to an issue that was apparent on the face of the record,” there is not a cognizable claim “because the i

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Anders v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024There simply cannot be a cognizable claim for ineffective assistance of appellate counsel in this situation because the panel in the underlying appeal presumably conducted its own “full and independent review of the record to discover any arguable issues apparent on the face of the record.” In re Anders Briefs, 581 So. 2d 149, 151 (Fla. 1991) (citing Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 744 (1967)); see Towbridge v. State, 45 So. 3d 484, 487 (Fla. 1st DCA 2010) (explaining that “with respect to an issue that was apparent on the face of the record,” there is not a cognizable claim “because the i

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In Re Anders Briefsgreen
fla · 1991 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024There simply cannot be a cognizable claim for ineffective assistance of appellate counsel in this situation because the panel in the underlying appeal presumably conducted its own “full and independent review of the record to discover any arguable issues apparent on the face of the record.” In re Anders Briefs, 581 So. 2d 149, 151 (Fla. 1991) (citing Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 744 (1967)); see Towbridge v. State, 45 So. 3d 484, 487 (Fla. 1st DCA 2010) (explaining that “with respect to an issue that was apparent on the face of the record,” there is not a cognizable claim “because the i

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Taylor v. Stategreen
fla · 2012 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021By contrast, the Sixth Amendment "guarantees the right to effective assistance of counsel at all critical stages of a criminal prosecution." Taylor v. State, 87 So. 3d 749, 758 (Fla. 2012).

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Board of Trustees v. American Educational Enterprises, LLCgreen
fla · 2012 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Enter., LLC, 99 So. 3d 450, 454-55 (Fla. 2012) (citation omitted). 2 it did not constitute a cognizable claim under Florida law, and the counts for breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing and bad faith, asserting they were premature because coverage issues had not yet been resolved.

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Steel v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018However, we also note that although Mr. Stoddard pleaded facts that support a cognizable claim for relief, see Steel v. State, 684 So. 2d 290, 291 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996) ("A claim that misinformation supplied by counsel induced a defendant to reject a favorable plea offer can constitute actionable ineffective assistance of counsel."), he did not sufficiently plead that he was prejudiced by his counsel's advice pursuant to the requirements set forth in Alcorn. 121 So. 3d at 430 .

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Neal v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Jacobs v. State, 880 So. 2d 548, 550 (Fla. 2004) (holding that a postconviction claim is facially sufficient if it “sets out a cognizable claim for relief based upon the legal and factual grounds asserted”); Neal v. State, 854 So. 2d 666, 670 (Fla. 2d DCA 2003) (explaining that a claim of ineffective assistance for failure to make an adequate motion for judgment of acquittal is cognizable under rule 3.850).

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Arkansas Game & Fish Commission v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2012 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Game & Fish Comm’n, 568 U.S. at 33 (citation omitted).

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Rodriguez v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See Rodriguez v. State, 909 So.2d 955, 956 (Fla. 3d DCA 2005).

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Wright v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Sepulveda v. State, 909 So.2d 568, 571 (Fla. 2d DCA 2005) (noting that a claim of a trial court’s lack of jurisdiction to sentence a defendant for violation of probation was a cognizable claim in a rule 3.850 motion); Ford v. State, 994 So.2d 1244, 1245 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008) (holding that issue of whether the trial court lacked jurisdiction to revoke probation may be raised for the first time in a postconviction motion); see also Wright v. State, 47 So.3d 972, 973-74 (Fla. 4th DCA 2010) (rejecting State’s argument that probationary period was tolled while deten- *87 dant served time in priso

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Sepulveda v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Sepulveda v. State, 909 So.2d 568, 571 (Fla. 2d DCA 2005) (noting that a claim of a trial court’s lack of jurisdiction to sentence a defendant for violation of probation was a cognizable claim in a rule 3.850 motion); Ford v. State, 994 So.2d 1244, 1245 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008) (holding that issue of whether the trial court lacked jurisdiction to revoke probation may be raised for the first time in a postconviction motion); see also Wright v. State, 47 So.3d 972, 973-74 (Fla. 4th DCA 2010) (rejecting State’s argument that probationary period was tolled while deten- *87 dant served time in priso

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Ford v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Sepulveda v. State, 909 So.2d 568, 571 (Fla. 2d DCA 2005) (noting that a claim of a trial court’s lack of jurisdiction to sentence a defendant for violation of probation was a cognizable claim in a rule 3.850 motion); Ford v. State, 994 So.2d 1244, 1245 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008) (holding that issue of whether the trial court lacked jurisdiction to revoke probation may be raised for the first time in a postconviction motion); see also Wright v. State, 47 So.3d 972, 973-74 (Fla. 4th DCA 2010) (rejecting State’s argument that probationary period was tolled while deten- *87 dant served time in priso

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Mann v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See Mann v. State, 974 So.2d 552, 553 (Fla. 5th DCA 2008) (holding a defendant who pleaded guilty as charged to three counts of lewd and lascivious battery and one count of lewd and lascivious molestation was entitled to relief under rule 3.850 because the defendant’s scoresheet assessed victim injury points for penetration as to all four counts, but three counts of the information did not specifically allege penetration).

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O'LEARY v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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Judge v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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Morgan v. Stategreen
fla · 2008 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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Blanco v. Wainwrightgreen
fla · 1987 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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DELAROSA v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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Morales v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
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Borders v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
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Chapman v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
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Rankin v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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Major v. Stategreen
fla · 2002 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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Gonzalez v. Stategreen
fla · 2008 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
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Davis v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
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Trapp v. Stategreen
fla · 2000 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
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Daniels v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
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Grayson v. Dretkegreen
scotus · 2005 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
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Golden v. Mississippigreen
scotus · 2005 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (23)

CaseCitedYears
Roper v. Simmons green
scotus · 2005
2 sentences

2014Further, as explained above, even if these recently published articles were considered newly discovered evidence, Davis still fails to put forth a cognizable claim. *876 The United States Supreme Court’s decision in Roper prohibits the execution of those individuals “who were under the age of 18 when their crimes were committed.” 543 U.S. at 578 , 125 S.Ct. 1183 .

2014Further, as explained above, even if these recently published articles were considered newly discovered evidence, Davis still fails to put forth a cognizable claim. *876 The United States Supreme Court’s decision in Roper prohibits the execution of those individuals “who were under the age of 18 when their crimes were committed.” 543 U.S. at 578 , 125 S.Ct. 1183 .

22014–2018
Thomas v. State green
fla · 1982
2 sentences

1983In Thomas v. State, 421 So.2d 160 (Fla. 1982), however, we held that the statistics from this same study for Polk County did not constitute a sufficient preliminary basis to state a cognizable claim.

1983As was the case in Spenkellink v. Wainwright, 578 F.2d 582 (5th Cir.1976), cert. denied, 440 U.S. 976 , 99 S.Ct. 1548 , 59 L.Ed.2d 796 (1979); Hitchcock v. State, 432 So.2d 42 (Fla. 1983); Thomas v. State, 421 So.2d 160 (Fla. 1982); Meeks v. State, 382 So.2d 673 (Fla. 1980); Adams v. State, 380 So.2d 423 (Fla. 1980); and Henry v. State, 377 So.2d 692 (Fla. 1979), Sullivan's allegations of discrimination do not constitute a sufficient preliminary factual basis to state a cognizable claim.

21983–1983
Alcorn v. State green
fla · 2013
1 sentence

2018However, we also note that although Mr. Stoddard pleaded facts that support a cognizable claim for relief, see Steel v. State, 684 So. 2d 290, 291 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996) ("A claim that misinformation supplied by counsel induced a defendant to reject a favorable plea offer can constitute actionable ineffective assistance of counsel."), he did not sufficiently plead that he was prejudiced by his counsel's advice pursuant to the requirements set forth in Alcorn. 121 So. 3d at 430 .

12018–2018
Northwest Center for Integrative Medicine & Rehabilitation, Inc. v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. green
fladistctapp · 2017
1 sentence

2017“We review an order dismissing a complaint for declaratory judgment for an abuse of discretion, although ‘the complaint’s allegations and all reasonable inferences from them must be accepted as true.’” Northwest Center, 214 So.3d at 681 , 42 Fla. L.

12017–2017
Blacker v. State green
fladistctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2016Id.

12016–2016
Hill v. State green
fla · 2006
1 sentence

2014In interpreting the Supreme Court’s decision, this Court has previously stated that “Roper only prohibits the execution of those defendants whose chronological age is below eighteen.” Hill, 921 So.2d at 584 .

12014–2014
Gracey v. Eaker green
fla · 2002
12010–2010
Florida Dept. of Corrections v. Abril green
fla · 2007
12010–2010
Hogan v. State green
fladistctapp · 2006
12009–2009
State v. Dickey green
fla · 2006
12009–2009
Hakkenberg v. State green
fladistctapp · 2004
12008–2008
Agosto-Molina v. State green
fladistctapp · 2006
12008–2008
Gisi v. State green
fladistctapp · 2003
12008–2008
Barber v. State green
fladistctapp · 2006
12008–2008
Horne v. State green
fladistctapp · 2006
12008–2008
Martinez v. State neutral
fladistctapp · 2008
12008–2008
Bush v. State green
fladistctapp · 2001
12007–2007
Nowells v. State green
fladistctapp · 2003
12007–2007
Bates v. State green
fla · 2004
12006–2006
Hale v. State green
fla · 1993
12004–2004
Tanner v. Hartog green
fla · 1997
12004–2004
Chattin v. State green
fladistctapp · 2001
12004–2004
Daniels v. State green
fladistctapp · 2002
12004–2004

Statutes the citing opinions construe

FL § 775.082 (3) FL § 775.084 (3)

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Where else courts name it

TN 279 (1994–2026) PA 185 (1976–2026) NY 168 (1973–2026) OH 107 (1981–2026) IL 87 (1973–2026) CA 86 (1985–2026) FL 82 (1981–2025) TX 62 (1986–2026) CT 45 (1990–2026) DE 43 (1997–2026) MO 38 (1988–2025) AR 35 (1991–2025) MI 33 (1981–2026) AZ 32 (1986–2025) NJ 31 (1983–2026) OR 30 (1981–2026) CO 29 (1982–2026) WA 29 (1987–2026) IN 28 (1986–2023) GA 27 (1987–2026) MA 25 (1986–2025) AL 24 (1985–2025) MS 19 (1994–2022) KY 18 (1995–2026) ME 15 (1986–2025) MD 14 (2000–2024) OK 12 (1987–2017) NC 12 (1986–2021) DC 12 (1980–2024) NM 12 (1992–2023) WV 11 (1991–2024) MT 10 (1997–2025) KS 10 (1995–2024) WI 10 (1994–2023) WY 9 (1994–2026) NV 8 (1994–2014) LA 8 (1994–2020) MN 8 (1988–2026) VA 7 (1986–2026) SC 7 (2011–2023) UT 7 (1986–2025) ID 6 (1998–2023) VT 6 (2016–2026) RI 5 (1979–2019) HI 5 (1978–2018) IA 5 (2016–2022) NE 5 (1990–2026) VI 5 (1998–2026) AK 3 (2012–2024) SD 3 (1989–1998) NH 2 (2013–2015)

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