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FLORIDA SUPREME COURT OPINIONS:

August 2009

  • SC07-1234 Steven Douglas Hayward v. State of Florida
    Victim statement's were admitted improperly, and in violation of the Confrontation Clause; Fourth Amendment rights violation; Introduction of jail conversations was more prejudicial than probative; Prosecutorial misconduct; Insufficient evidence establishing: (1) the identity of the shooter, (2) whether a robbery occurred, and (3) premeditation; Violation of principles set forth under Ring v. Arizona; Constitutionality of jury recommendation

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