48 Florida opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2025 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Finney v. Stategreen2 sentences1983See Finney v. State, 420 So.2d 639 (Fla. 3d DCA 1982) (en banc) (reiterating the Jackson rule). 1983See Finney v. State, 420 So.2d 639 (Fla. 3d DCA 1982) (en banc) (reiterating the Jackson rule). | 2 | 2 |
Jackson v. Stategreen1 sentence2024See Jackson v. State, 914 So. 2d 30 , 32–33 (Fla. 2d DCA 2005) (rejecting the State’s argument that the appellant waived the Nelson issue by not moving to discharge defense counsel again before the start of trial where the appellant filed a motion seeking a hearing, he took steps to bring the motion to the trial court’s attention, and the trial court ruled on the motion and explaining that “[o]nce the trial court ruled on Jackson’s motion, 2 he was not required to repeatedly bring the issue to the trial court’s attention in hopes of receiving a different ruling”). | 1 | 1 |
Brantley v. Stategreen2 sentences2017See Brantley v. State, 32 So.3d 89, 90 (Fla. 2d DCA 2009) (noting that the time to seek relief under rule 3.850 had- not yet run and that the motion contained the oath required by the rule). 2017As we explained in Blocker, although the evidence that the postconviction court cited in its order denying Jackson’s rule 3.800(a) motion provided a reasonable basis to conclude that a factual question existed with regard to the trial court’s oral pronouncement, “such postconviction disputes can be resolved only after an evidentiary hearing.” Blocker, 968 So.2d at 693-94 ; see also Brantley, 32 So.3d at 90 (stating that “[a] careful examination of the record reveals a reasonable basis to question the accuracy of the transcript of the sentencing hearing, thus creating a disputed issue of fact” | 1 | 1 |
Bassallo v. Stategreen1 sentence2015Cf. Alexander v. State, 121 So.3d 1185, 1189 (Fla. 1st DCA 2013) (finding fundamental error in the inclusion of the words “the injury” in the self-defense-jury instruction in an aggravated assault casé where the defendant fired a warning shot); Garrido v. State, 97 So.3d 291, 294-95 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012) (holding that it was fundamental error to include the word “injury” in the justifiable use of nondeadly force jury instruction in an aggravated assault case where there was no injury to the victim); Brown v. State, 59 So.3d 1217, 1218 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011) (determining that it was fundamental erro | 1 | 1 |
Brown v. Stategreen1 sentence2015Cf. Alexander v. State, 121 So.3d 1185, 1189 (Fla. 1st DCA 2013) (finding fundamental error in the inclusion of the words “the injury” in the self-defense-jury instruction in an aggravated assault casé where the defendant fired a warning shot); Garrido v. State, 97 So.3d 291, 294-95 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012) (holding that it was fundamental error to include the word “injury” in the justifiable use of nondeadly force jury instruction in an aggravated assault case where there was no injury to the victim); Brown v. State, 59 So.3d 1217, 1218 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011) (determining that it was fundamental erro | 1 | 1 |
Garrido v. Stategreen1 sentence2015Cf. Alexander v. State, 121 So.3d 1185, 1189 (Fla. 1st DCA 2013) (finding fundamental error in the inclusion of the words “the injury” in the self-defense-jury instruction in an aggravated assault casé where the defendant fired a warning shot); Garrido v. State, 97 So.3d 291, 294-95 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012) (holding that it was fundamental error to include the word “injury” in the justifiable use of nondeadly force jury instruction in an aggravated assault case where there was no injury to the victim); Brown v. State, 59 So.3d 1217, 1218 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011) (determining that it was fundamental erro | 1 | 1 |
Alexander v. Stategreen1 sentence2015Cf. Alexander v. State, 121 So.3d 1185, 1189 (Fla. 1st DCA 2013) (finding fundamental error in the inclusion of the words “the injury” in the self-defense-jury instruction in an aggravated assault casé where the defendant fired a warning shot); Garrido v. State, 97 So.3d 291, 294-95 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012) (holding that it was fundamental error to include the word “injury” in the justifiable use of nondeadly force jury instruction in an aggravated assault case where there was no injury to the victim); Brown v. State, 59 So.3d 1217, 1218 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011) (determining that it was fundamental erro | 1 | 1 |
Durousseau v. Stategreen1 sentence2012This argument is without merit. “[W]hen there is an inconsistency between the defendant’s theory of innocence and the evidence, ... the question is one for the finder of fact to resolve and the motion for judgment of acquittal must be denied.” Durousseau v. State, 55 So.3d 543, 557 (Fla.2010), cert. denied, - U.S. -, 132 S.Ct. 149 , 181 L.Ed.2d 66 (2011). | 1 | 1 |
| Thomas v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Owens v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Montejo v. Louisianagreen | 1 | 1 |
| Way v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Jackson v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Davis v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Frederick v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Moore v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| MJS v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Gamble v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Jones v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| McGuire v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Jackson v. Florida Dept. of Correctionsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Crowley v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Jackson v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Crump v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. DiGuiliogreen | 1 | 1 |
| Brown v. Statered | 1 | 1 |
| Klokoc v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Florida. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Ring v. Arizona
green
2 sentences2012Jackson’s claims of error are as follows: (1) the trial court erred in admitting Jackson's recorded custodial interrogation into evidence in the State’s case-in-chief; (2) the trial court erred in denying Jackson’s motion for a judgment of acquittal on the charge of sexual battery; (3) the trial court erred by finding, as an aggravator given great weight, that Jackson was under a sentence of imprisonment, placed on community control, or on felony probation at the time of the murder; (4) the trial court erred in denying Jackson’s request to instruct the jury that Jackson faced a life sentence i 2012Jackson’s claims of error are as follows: (1) the trial court erred in admitting Jackson's recorded custodial interrogation into evidence in the State’s case-in-chief; (2) the trial court erred in denying Jackson’s motion for a judgment of acquittal on the charge of sexual battery; (3) the trial court erred by finding, as an aggravator given great weight, that Jackson was under a sentence of imprisonment, placed on community control, or on felony probation at the time of the murder; (4) the trial court erred in denying Jackson’s request to instruct the jury that Jackson faced a life sentence i | 3 | 2009–2013 |
Village of Willowbrook v. Olech
green
2 sentences2025There, the respondent brought a “class of one” claim against the Village, and the Supreme Court held that her allegations were “sufficient to state a claim for relief under traditional equal protection analysis.” Id. at 564-65 . 2025There, the respondent brought a “class of one” claim against the Village, and the Supreme Court held that her allegations were “sufficient to state a claim for relief under traditional equal protection analysis.” Id. at 564-65 . | 2 | 2025–2025 |
Village of Arlington Heights v. Metropolitan Housing Development Corp.
green
2 sentences2025Arlington Heights stands for the proposition that “[p]roof of racially discriminatory intent or purpose is required to show a violation of the Equal Protection Clause.” 429 U.S. at 265 . 2025Arlington Heights stands for the proposition that “[p]roof of racially discriminatory intent or purpose is required to show a violation of the Equal Protection Clause.” 429 U.S. at 265 . | 2 | 2025–2025 |
Williams v. State
green
2 sentences2004Jackson argues that the testimony had no valid probative value and only tended to show bad character or propensity, and therefore is inadmissible. § 90.404(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (1979); Drake v. State, 400 So.2d 1217 (Fla.1981); Williams v. State, 110 So.2d 654 (Fla.), cert. denied, 361 U.S. 847 , 80 S.Ct. 102 , 4 L.Ed.2d 86 (1959). 1984Jackson's defense counsel interrupted the testimony to object to the line of questioning on relevancy grounds, and was overruled. [1] Jackson argues that the testimony had no valid probative value and only tended to show bad character or propensity, and therefore is inadmissible. § 90.404(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (1979); Drake v. State, 400 So.2d 1217 (Fla. 1981); Williams v. State, 110 So.2d 654 (Fla.), cert. denied, 361 U.S. 847 , 80 S.Ct. 102 , 4 L.Ed.2d 86 (1959). [2] *461 Before addressing the merits of this point, we must deal with the state's contention that defense counsel failed to raise a c | 2 | 1984–2004 |
White v. Illinois
green
2 sentences2004Jackson argues that the testimony had no valid probative value and only tended to show bad character or propensity, and therefore is inadmissible. § 90.404(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (1979); Drake v. State, 400 So.2d 1217 (Fla.1981); Williams v. State, 110 So.2d 654 (Fla.), cert. denied, 361 U.S. 847 , 80 S.Ct. 102 , 4 L.Ed.2d 86 (1959). 1984Jackson's defense counsel interrupted the testimony to object to the line of questioning on relevancy grounds, and was overruled. [1] Jackson argues that the testimony had no valid probative value and only tended to show bad character or propensity, and therefore is inadmissible. § 90.404(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (1979); Drake v. State, 400 So.2d 1217 (Fla. 1981); Williams v. State, 110 So.2d 654 (Fla.), cert. denied, 361 U.S. 847 , 80 S.Ct. 102 , 4 L.Ed.2d 86 (1959). [2] *461 Before addressing the merits of this point, we must deal with the state's contention that defense counsel failed to raise a c | 2 | 1984–2004 |
Vivona v. Conboy
green
2 sentences2004Jackson argues that the testimony had no valid probative value and only tended to show bad character or propensity, and therefore is inadmissible. § 90.404(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (1979); Drake v. State, 400 So.2d 1217 (Fla.1981); Williams v. State, 110 So.2d 654 (Fla.), cert. denied, 361 U.S. 847 , 80 S.Ct. 102 , 4 L.Ed.2d 86 (1959). 1984Jackson's defense counsel interrupted the testimony to object to the line of questioning on relevancy grounds, and was overruled. [1] Jackson argues that the testimony had no valid probative value and only tended to show bad character or propensity, and therefore is inadmissible. § 90.404(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (1979); Drake v. State, 400 So.2d 1217 (Fla. 1981); Williams v. State, 110 So.2d 654 (Fla.), cert. denied, 361 U.S. 847 , 80 S.Ct. 102 , 4 L.Ed.2d 86 (1959). [2] *461 Before addressing the merits of this point, we must deal with the state's contention that defense counsel failed to raise a c | 2 | 1984–2004 |
Drake v. State
green
2 sentences2004Jackson argues that the testimony had no valid probative value and only tended to show bad character or propensity, and therefore is inadmissible. § 90.404(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (1979); Drake v. State, 400 So.2d 1217 (Fla.1981); Williams v. State, 110 So.2d 654 (Fla.), cert. denied, 361 U.S. 847 , 80 S.Ct. 102 , 4 L.Ed.2d 86 (1959). 1984Jackson's defense counsel interrupted the testimony to object to the line of questioning on relevancy grounds, and was overruled. [1] Jackson argues that the testimony had no valid probative value and only tended to show bad character or propensity, and therefore is inadmissible. § 90.404(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (1979); Drake v. State, 400 So.2d 1217 (Fla. 1981); Williams v. State, 110 So.2d 654 (Fla.), cert. denied, 361 U.S. 847 , 80 S.Ct. 102 , 4 L.Ed.2d 86 (1959). [2] *461 Before addressing the merits of this point, we must deal with the state's contention that defense counsel failed to raise a c | 2 | 1984–2004 |
Brown v. State
green
1 sentence2025In Brown v. State, 994 So. 2d 480 (Fla. 1st DCA 2008), the First District Court of Appeal considered whether the trial court’s reliance on acquittals by reason of insanity in crafting an appropriate sentence constituted a sentencing error. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
James Ernest Hitchcock v. State of Florida
green
1 sentence2018This Court stayed Jackson's appeal pending the disposition of Hitchcock v. State , 226 So.3d 216 (Fla. 2017), cert. denied , --- U.S. ----, 138 S.Ct. 513 , 199 L.Ed.2d 396 (2017). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Allen v. United States
green
1 sentence2018This Court stayed Jackson's appeal pending the disposition of Hitchcock v. State , 226 So.3d 216 (Fla. 2017), cert. denied , --- U.S. ----, 138 S.Ct. 513 , 199 L.Ed.2d 396 (2017). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Sedlak v. Smith
green
1 sentence2018This Court stayed Jackson's appeal pending the disposition of Hitchcock v. State , 226 So.3d 216 (Fla. 2017), cert. denied , --- U.S. ----, 138 S.Ct. 513 , 199 L.Ed.2d 396 (2017). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Hurst v. Florida
green
2 sentences2018V, § 3(b)(1), Fla. Const. Jackson's motion sought relief pursuant to the United States Supreme Court's decision in Hurst v. Florida , --- U.S. ----, 136 S.Ct. 616 , 193 L.Ed.2d 504 (2016), and our decision on remand in Hurst v. State ( Hurst ), 202 So.3d 40 (Fla. 2016), cert. denied , --- U.S. ----, 137 S.Ct. 2161 , 198 L.Ed.2d 246 (2017). 2018V, § 3(b)(1), Fla. Const. Jackson's motion sought relief pursuant to the United States Supreme Court's decision in Hurst v. Florida , --- U.S. ----, 136 S.Ct. 616 , 193 L.Ed.2d 504 (2016), and our decision on remand in Hurst v. State ( Hurst ), 202 So.3d 40 (Fla. 2016), cert. denied , --- U.S. ----, 137 S.Ct. 2161 , 198 L.Ed.2d 246 (2017). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Gary Czajkowski v. State of Florida
red
1 sentence2018V, § 3(b)(1), Fla. Const. Jackson's motion sought relief pursuant to the United States Supreme Court's decision in Hurst v. Florida , --- U.S. ----, 136 S.Ct. 616 , 193 L.Ed.2d 504 (2016), and our decision on remand in Hurst v. State ( Hurst ), 202 So.3d 40 (Fla. 2016), cert. denied , --- U.S. ----, 137 S.Ct. 2161 , 198 L.Ed.2d 246 (2017). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Cleveland v. Sharp
green
1 sentence2018V, § 3(b)(1), Fla. Const. Jackson's motion sought relief pursuant to the United States Supreme Court's decision in Hurst v. Florida , --- U.S. ----, 136 S.Ct. 616 , 193 L.Ed.2d 504 (2016), and our decision on remand in Hurst v. State ( Hurst ), 202 So.3d 40 (Fla. 2016), cert. denied , --- U.S. ----, 137 S.Ct. 2161 , 198 L.Ed.2d 246 (2017). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Florida v. Hurst
red
1 sentence2018V, § 3(b)(1), Fla. Const. Jackson's motion sought relief pursuant to the United States Supreme Court's decision in Hurst v. Florida , --- U.S. ----, 136 S.Ct. 616 , 193 L.Ed.2d 504 (2016), and our decision on remand in Hurst v. State ( Hurst ), 202 So.3d 40 (Fla. 2016), cert. denied , --- U.S. ----, 137 S.Ct. 2161 , 198 L.Ed.2d 246 (2017). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Blocker v. State
green
2 sentences2017In light of the State’s concession and this court’s decision in Blocker v. State, 968 So.2d 686 (Fla. 2d DCA 2007), we *349 reverse and remand for consideration of Jackson’s motion pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. 2017As we explained in Blocker, although the evidence that the postconviction court cited in its order denying Jackson’s rule 3.800(a) motion provided a reasonable basis to conclude that a factual question existed with regard to the trial court’s oral pronouncement, “such postconviction disputes can be resolved only after an evidentiary hearing.” Blocker, 968 So.2d at 693-94 ; see also Brantley, 32 So.3d at 90 (stating that “[a] careful examination of the record reveals a reasonable basis to question the accuracy of the transcript of the sentencing hearing, thus creating a disputed issue of fact” | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Strickland v. Washington
green
2 sentences2016In Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), the United States Supreme Court held that a defendant alleging ineffective assistance of counsel must prove both deficient performance of counsel and prejudice to the defendant. 2016In Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), the United States Supreme Court held that a defendant alleging ineffective assistance of counsel must prove both deficient performance of counsel and prejudice to the defendant. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Smith v. Petty
neutral
1 sentence2015Jackson v. State, 514 So.2d 866 (Fla. 3d DCA 1987). | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Richardson v. State
green
1 sentence2014Specifically, Jackson’s motion for postcon-viction relief alleged: (1) trial counsel was ineffective for failing to call Curtis Lewis during the guilt phase because Lewis would have testified that he saw the victim after the State alleged that she disappeared and had been killed; (2) trial counsel was ineffective for failing to question prospective jurors during voir dire in order to uncover those prospective jurors who were unable to give meaningful consideration to mitigating evidence; (3) trial counsel was ineffective for failing to object and request a Richardson inquiry, see Richardson v. | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Brady v. Maryland
green
2 sentences2014Pound Laboratory and Dr. Jan Westberty; (9) trial counsel was ineffective for failing to object or limit the opinion testimony of the medical examiner that the victim’s death was a homicide; (10) trial counsel was ineffective for failing to consult with an expert, such as a forensic scientist, to assess the evidence and *478 the crime scene investigation in Jackson’s case; (11) trial counsel was ineffective for failing to adequately investigate the victim’s background as to being an informant for the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation (MBI) through publically available resources; (12) trial 2014Pound Laboratory and Dr. Jan Westberty; (9) trial counsel was ineffective for failing to object or limit the opinion testimony of the medical examiner that the victim’s death was a homicide; (10) trial counsel was ineffective for failing to consult with an expert, such as a forensic scientist, to assess the evidence and *478 the crime scene investigation in Jackson’s case; (11) trial counsel was ineffective for failing to adequately investigate the victim’s background as to being an informant for the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation (MBI) through publically available resources; (12) trial | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Spencer v. State
green
1 sentence2014Id. at 526 n. 9. 4 . | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Jackson v. State
green
1 sentence2013Jackson, 18 So.3d at 1029 . | 1 | 2013–2013 |
| Durousseau v. Florida green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Strickler v. Greene green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Hunter v. State green | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| Gettel v. State green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Jackson v. State green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Jackson v. State green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Hitchcock v. Dugger green | 1 | 2001–2001 |
| Batson v. Kentucky green | 1 | 2001–2001 |
| Jackson v. State green | 1 | 2001–2001 |
| Jackson v. State green | 1 | 2000–2000 |
| Sinks v. State green | 1 | 2000–2000 |
| Whitmore Ex Rel. Simmons v. Arkansas green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| Vazquez v. State neutral | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| Jackson v. State green | 1 | 1995–1995 |
| Espinosa v. Florida green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Walls v. State green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Finrock Industries v. Sineni neutral | 1 | 1994–1994 |
| Daniels v. State green | 1 | 1994–1994 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.