45 Florida opinions name it 3 courts 1898–2025 1 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 |
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State v. Polakgreen2 sentences2002See State v. Polak, 598 So.2d 150, 153-54 (Fla. 1st DCA 1992) (holding that where breath tests given were not approved tests, the defendants’ consent “was based on misinformation, namely, that their licenses would be suspended for failure to submit to an approved test, [and] the defendants’ consent cannot be deemed voluntary pursuant to” the rule enunciated in State v. Burnett, 536 So.2d 375 (Fla. 2d DCA 1988)). 2002See State v. Polak, 598 So.2d 150, 153-54 (Fla. 1st DCA 1992) (holding that where breath tests given were not approved tests, the defendants’ consent “was based on misinformation, namely, that their licenses would be suspended for failure to submit to an approved test, [and] the defendants’ consent cannot be deemed voluntary pursuant to” the rule enunciated in State v. Burnett, 536 So.2d 375 (Fla. 2d DCA 1988)). | 1 | 2 |
In Re STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES-INSTRUCTION 6.6green1 sentence2019See In re Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases–Instruction 6.6, 132 So. 3d 1124, 1125 (Fla. 2014).2 2. | 1 | 1 |
Hendershott v. Premogreen1 sentence2012See Phillips v. State, 39 So.3d 296, 304 (Fla.2010), cert. denied, - U.S. -, 131 S.Ct. 520 , 178 L.Ed.2d 384 (2010). | 1 | 1 |
Phillips v. Stategreen1 sentence2012See Phillips v. State, 39 So.3d 296, 304 (Fla.2010), cert. denied, - U.S. -, 131 S.Ct. 520 , 178 L.Ed.2d 384 (2010). | 1 | 1 |
First National Bank v. Usserygreen1 sentence2012See Phillips v. State, 39 So.3d 296, 304 (Fla.2010), cert. denied, - U.S. -, 131 S.Ct. 520 , 178 L.Ed.2d 384 (2010). | 1 | 1 |
Florida Bar: Petition to Amend the Rulesgreen1 sentence2007See Fla. Bar Petition to Amend the Rules Regulating the Fla. BarAdvertising Issues, 571 So.2d 451, 472 (Fla. 1990). | 1 | 1 |
Mills v. Stategreen1 sentence2003Jones further contends that his trial counsel was ineffective for not litigating the issue of the constitutionality of the murder in the course of a *73 felony aggravator. [41] The merits of this claim have been "repeatedly denied." Mills v. State, 786 So.2d 547, 551 (Fla. 2001). | 1 | 1 |
Richards v. Stategreen2 sentences2002In Seagrave , the court approved the analysis of the Second District Court of Appeal in Richards v. State, 738 So.2d 415, 418 (Fla. 2d DCA 1999) that "the term `union' and the term `penetration' are used with some precision. 2002Union permits a conviction based on contact with the relevant portion of anatomy, whereas penetration requires some entry into the relevant part, however slight." Id. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Burnettgreen2 sentences2002See State v. Polak, 598 So.2d 150, 153-54 (Fla. 1st DCA 1992) (holding that where breath tests given were not approved tests, the defendants’ consent “was based on misinformation, namely, that their licenses would be suspended for failure to submit to an approved test, [and] the defendants’ consent cannot be deemed voluntary pursuant to” the rule enunciated in State v. Burnett, 536 So.2d 375 (Fla. 2d DCA 1988)). 2002See State v. Polak, 598 So.2d 150, 153-54 (Fla. 1st DCA 1992) (holding that where breath tests given were not approved tests, the defendants’ consent “was based on misinformation, namely, that their licenses would be suspended for failure to submit to an approved test, [and] the defendants’ consent cannot be deemed voluntary pursuant to” the rule enunciated in State v. Burnett, 536 So.2d 375 (Fla. 2d DCA 1988)). | 1 | 1 |
Thompson v. Stategreen1 sentence2000As the Court stated in Downs, "appellate counsel is not ineffective for failing to raise a claim that would have been rejected on appeal .... because the trial court used the approved standard jury instructions, the error had not been preserved in the court below, and Espinosa had not yet been decided." Downs, 740 So.2d at 518 n. 18; see Thompson, 759 So.2d at 667 ; see also Darden v. State, 475 So.2d 214, 216-17 (Fla.1985) (finding appellate counsel's performance was not deficient for failing to anticipate a change in the law). *645 Finally, Rutherford claims that appellate counsel was ineffe | 1 | 1 |
Darden v. Stategreen1 sentence2000As the Court stated in Downs, "appellate counsel is not ineffective for failing to raise a claim that would have been rejected on appeal .... because the trial court used the approved standard jury instructions, the error had not been preserved in the court below, and Espinosa had not yet been decided." Downs, 740 So.2d at 518 n. 18; see Thompson, 759 So.2d at 667 ; see also Darden v. State, 475 So.2d 214, 216-17 (Fla.1985) (finding appellate counsel's performance was not deficient for failing to anticipate a change in the law). *645 Finally, Rutherford claims that appellate counsel was ineffe | 1 | 1 |
Lambrix v. Singletarygreen1 sentence1999See id. at 849 n. 1. [19] Because we do not find counsel's performance to be below that of reasonably competent representation, we need not reach the prejudice prong of the Strickland analysis. | 1 | 1 |
| Edgar M. Skinner, Esther Skinner v. Aetna Life and Casualtygreen | 1 | 1 |
| O'Hara v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Saavedra v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| DiSorbo v. DiSorbogreen | 1 | 1 |
| Myers v. Hodgesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Florida. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Amendment to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.111(d)(2)-(3)
green
2 sentences2017Pro. 3.111(d)(2)-(3), 719 So.2d 873 ([Fla. ]1998). 2009Pro. 3.111(d)(2)-(3), 719 So.2d 873 (1998). | 2 | 2009–2017 |
Peninsular Land Company v. Stevens
green
2 sentences1949Likewise, in Albert v. Miami Transit Co., 154 Fla. 186 , 17 So.2d 89 , 90, we said: "This Court approved the rule that in cases where nothing is involved but the sufficiency of and the probative force of the evidence, the trial court is under no circumstances, warranted in pitting his judgment against that of the jury." It becomes our duty in the administration of the law to reverse the order granting a new trial, with directions to the Court below to enter a judgment on the verdict for the plaintiff below. 1949Likewise, in Albert v. Miami Transit Co., 154 Fla. 186 , 17 So.2d 89 , 90, we said: "This Court approved the rule that in cases where nothing is involved but the sufficiency and the probative force of the evidence, the trial court is, under no circumstances, warranted in pitting his judgment against that of the jury." Our adjudications require a reversal of the order entered below granting a new trial in the cause unless the juror Barrows was mentally incompetent to discharge the duties imposed by law on a juror. | 2 | 1949–1949 |
Albert v. Miami Transit Company
green
2 sentences1949Likewise, in Albert v. Miami Transit Co., 154 Fla. 186 , 17 So.2d 89 , 90, we said: "This Court approved the rule that in cases where nothing is involved but the sufficiency of and the probative force of the evidence, the trial court is under no circumstances, warranted in pitting his judgment against that of the jury." It becomes our duty in the administration of the law to reverse the order granting a new trial, with directions to the Court below to enter a judgment on the verdict for the plaintiff below. 1949Likewise, in Albert v. Miami Transit Co., 154 Fla. 186 , 17 So.2d 89 , 90, we said: "This Court approved the rule that in cases where nothing is involved but the sufficiency and the probative force of the evidence, the trial court is, under no circumstances, warranted in pitting his judgment against that of the jury." Our adjudications require a reversal of the order entered below granting a new trial in the cause unless the juror Barrows was mentally incompetent to discharge the duties imposed by law on a juror. | 2 | 1949–1949 |
Daymon v. State
neutral
1 sentence2025Under other circumstances, such an innocent and well-intended statement could result in potential prejudice.” Id. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
State v. Bryan
green
1 sentence2008At least since the 1973 decision of the Florida Supreme Court in State v. Bryan, 287 So.2d 73 (Fla.1973), it has been clear that a standard instruction does not have to be given; that the trial judge always bears the responsibility of accurately instructing the jury and the ultimate goal is the “essential correctness of applicable law.” See also Young, 753 So.2d at 728 . | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Young v. State
green
1 sentence2008At least since the 1973 decision of the Florida Supreme Court in State v. Bryan, 287 So.2d 73 (Fla.1973), it has been clear that a standard instruction does not have to be given; that the trial judge always bears the responsibility of accurately instructing the jury and the ultimate goal is the “essential correctness of applicable law.” See also Young, 753 So.2d at 728 . | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Tison v. Arizona
green
2 sentences2005The Court approved the analysis of the trial court as required by Enmund v. Florida, 458 U.S. 782 , 102 S.Ct. 3368 , 73 L.Ed.2d 1140 (1982), and Tison v. Arizona, 481 U.S. 137 , 107 S.Ct. 1676 , 95 L.Ed.2d 127 (1987), to determine whether Lebron was eligible for the death penalty based on his degree of participation in the murders, and determined that it "correctly analyzed Lebron's relative culpability, as compared to the other known participants." Id. at 1020. 2005The Court approved the analysis of the trial court as required by Enmund v. Florida, 458 U.S. 782 , 102 S.Ct. 3368 , 73 L.Ed.2d 1140 (1982), and Tison v. Arizona, 481 U.S. 137 , 107 S.Ct. 1676 , 95 L.Ed.2d 127 (1987), to determine whether Lebron was eligible for the death penalty based on his degree of participation in the murders, and determined that it "correctly analyzed Lebron's relative culpability, as compared to the other known participants." Id. at 1020. | 1 | 2005–2005 |
Enmund v. Florida
green
2 sentences2005The Court approved the analysis of the trial court as required by Enmund v. Florida, 458 U.S. 782 , 102 S.Ct. 3368 , 73 L.Ed.2d 1140 (1982), and Tison v. Arizona, 481 U.S. 137 , 107 S.Ct. 1676 , 95 L.Ed.2d 127 (1987), to determine whether Lebron was eligible for the death penalty based on his degree of participation in the murders, and determined that it "correctly analyzed Lebron's relative culpability, as compared to the other known participants." Id. at 1020. 2005The Court approved the analysis of the trial court as required by Enmund v. Florida, 458 U.S. 782 , 102 S.Ct. 3368 , 73 L.Ed.2d 1140 (1982), and Tison v. Arizona, 481 U.S. 137 , 107 S.Ct. 1676 , 95 L.Ed.2d 127 (1987), to determine whether Lebron was eligible for the death penalty based on his degree of participation in the murders, and determined that it "correctly analyzed Lebron's relative culpability, as compared to the other known participants." Id. at 1020. | 1 | 2005–2005 |
Teffeteller v. Dugger
green
1 sentence2003No relief is due because "[c]ounsel cannot be deemed ineffective for failing to prevail on a meritless issue." Teffeteller, 734 So.2d at 1020 . | 1 | 2003–2003 |
Richardson v. United States
green
2 sentences2001In Rose a case in which the defendant's first trial had ended in a mistrial which was concededly due to a hung jurythis Court approved the analysis set forth in Richardson v. United States, 468 U.S. 317, 326 , 104 S.Ct. 3081 , 82 L.Ed.2d 242 (1984), stating: [Rose] contends that if his motions for judgment of acquittal at the close of the state's case and at the close of all the evidence were improperly denied in the first trial, then his later trial and convictions would be barred by the double jeopardy clauses of the fifth amendment of the United States Constitution and article I, section 2001In Rose a case in which the defendant's first trial had ended in a mistrial which was concededly due to a hung jurythis Court approved the analysis set forth in Richardson v. United States, 468 U.S. 317, 326 , 104 S.Ct. 3081 , 82 L.Ed.2d 242 (1984), stating: [Rose] contends that if his motions for judgment of acquittal at the close of the state's case and at the close of all the evidence were improperly denied in the first trial, then his later trial and convictions would be barred by the double jeopardy clauses of the fifth amendment of the United States Constitution and article I, section | 1 | 2001–2001 |
State v. Burns
green
1 sentence2000State v. Burns, 661 So.2d 842 (Fla. 5th DCA 1995), dismissed, 676 So.2d 1366 (Fla.1996). | 1 | 2000–2000 |
Burns v. State
green
1 sentence2000State v. Burns, 661 So.2d 842 (Fla. 5th DCA 1995), dismissed, 676 So.2d 1366 (Fla.1996). | 1 | 2000–2000 |
Basse v. State
green
1 sentence2000As the Court stated in Downs, "appellate counsel is not ineffective for failing to raise a claim that would have been rejected on appeal .... because the trial court used the approved standard jury instructions, the error had not been preserved in the court below, and Espinosa had not yet been decided." Downs, 740 So.2d at 518 n. 18; see Thompson, 759 So.2d at 667 ; see also Darden v. State, 475 So.2d 214, 216-17 (Fla.1985) (finding appellate counsel's performance was not deficient for failing to anticipate a change in the law). *645 Finally, Rutherford claims that appellate counsel was ineffe | 1 | 2000–2000 |
Hall v. State
green
1 sentence1997We reject this without discussion: even Reese acknowledges in his brief that subsequent to Espinosa v. Florida, 505 U.S. 1079 , 112 S.Ct. 2926 , 120 L.Ed.2d 854 (1992), this Court approved the standard HAC instruction in Hall v. State, 614 So.2d 473 (Fla.), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 834 , 114 S.Ct. 109 , 126 L.Ed.2d 74 (1993). | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| Dortch v. Godinez, Warden green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
Galloway v. Borg, Warden
green
1 sentence1997We reject this without discussion: even Reese acknowledges in his brief that subsequent to Espinosa v. Florida, 505 U.S. 1079 , 112 S.Ct. 2926 , 120 L.Ed.2d 854 (1992), this Court approved the standard HAC instruction in Hall v. State, 614 So.2d 473 (Fla.), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 834 , 114 S.Ct. 109 , 126 L.Ed.2d 74 (1993). | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| Sauls v. United States green | 1 | 1997–1997 |
Espinosa v. Florida
green
2 sentences1997We reject this without discussion: even Reese acknowledges in his brief that subsequent to Espinosa v. Florida, 505 U.S. 1079 , 112 S.Ct. 2926 , 120 L.Ed.2d 854 (1992), this Court approved the standard HAC instruction in Hall v. State, 614 So.2d 473 (Fla.), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 834 , 114 S.Ct. 109 , 126 L.Ed.2d 74 (1993). 1997We reject this without discussion: even Reese acknowledges in his brief that subsequent to Espinosa v. Florida, 505 U.S. 1079 , 112 S.Ct. 2926 , 120 L.Ed.2d 854 (1992), this Court approved the standard HAC instruction in Hall v. State, 614 So.2d 473 (Fla.), cert. denied, 510 U.S. 834 , 114 S.Ct. 109 , 126 L.Ed.2d 74 (1993). | 1 | 1997–1997 |
Patton v. United States
red
2 sentences1997Id. at 312-13 , 50 S.Ct. at 263 . [10] The Court approved of the waiver in Patton . 1997Id. at 312-13 , 50 S.Ct. at 263 . [10] The Court approved of the waiver in Patton . | 1 | 1997–1997 |
STATE, DEPT. OF HWY. SAFETY v. DeShong
green
1 sentence1997NOTES [1] This rather complex administrative process for suspension is described in greater detail in State, Dep't of Highway Safety v. DeShong, 603 So.2d 1349 (Fla. 2d DCA 1992). [2] There is no argument in this case that the breath test was not an approved test. | 1 | 1997–1997 |
| Pens. Plan Guide P 23913e Myrna J. Hauser, James A. Hauser v. Life General Security Insurance Company green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| William Penn Life Insurance Company of New York v. James Sands green | 1 | 1996–1996 |
| State v. Larsen green | 1 | 1991–1991 |
| State v. Sobel green | 1 | 1986–1986 |
| State v. Bender green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| Kozakoff v. State green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| Allis-Chalmers Credit Corp. v. STATE, ETC. neutral | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| Verge v. Ford Motor Co., Co. green | 1 | 1983–1983 |
| Clowney v. State neutral | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| Bessie Cannon v. State of Florida green | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| Clowney v. State green | 1 | 1977–1977 |
| Balfe v. Gulf Oil Company-Latin America green | 1 | 1974–1974 |
| State Ex Rel. Florida Bar v. Dawson green | 1 | 1962–1962 |
| State Ex Rel. Ervin v. Cotney green | 1 | 1962–1962 |
| Potts v. Dies green | 1 | 1961–1961 |
| Brinkley v. Fishbein green | 1 | 1961–1961 |
| Merriman v. Lewis neutral | 1 | 1961–1961 |
| Kubie v. the Honorable Ross Williams green | 1 | 1961–1961 |
| Kennett v. Barber green | 1 | 1961–1961 |
| Bryant v. Gray green | 1 | 1957–1957 |
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.