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719 F.2d 975·
9th Cir.·
1983-09-07
·cited 24×
The court affirmed the conviction, holding that the indictment was not unconstitutionally vague, the detention and search at the checkpoint were lawful, the denial of a motion to continue for new counsel was proper, prosecutorial misconduct did not prejudice the defendant, and th
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39 So. 3d 391·
Fla. 1st DCA·
2010-06-22
·cited 7×
Rayvon Boatman appealed his civil commitment as a sexually violent predator under Florida's Jimmy Ryce Act, arguing the trial court violated the statutory 30-day deadline for trial by granting the state an improper continuance. The court affirmed the commitment but held that Boat
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972 F.2d 837·
7th Cir.·
1992-08-14
·cited 7×
The court held that the initial encounter was consensual, evolving into a lawful investigatory stop based on reasonable suspicion, and that the detention of the bag was reasonable. Discovery and continuance issues were also resolved against the defendant.
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223 So. 3d 436·
Fla. 2d DCA·
2017-07-14
·cited 4×
Carmen Singh appeals a foreclosure judgment where the trial court granted a default motion even though Singh filed her answer two days before the default was entered. The appellate court reversed, holding that under Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.500(c), a defendant may file a
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396 So. 3d 889·
Fla. 1st DCA·
2024-11-20
·cited 2×
Michael George Rasmussen appeals his conviction for sexual battery, challenging the trial court's denial of his motion to continue trial. The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the conviction, holding that the trial court properly considered the relevant McKay factors when
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451 So. 2d 1012·
Fla. 3d DCA·
1984-06-19
·cited 2×
Ruben Mena was convicted of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. On appeal, Mena challenged the admissibility of his statements to police, the denial of a motion for judgment of acquittal, and the denial of a motion to continue trial and withdraw counsel. The ap
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Fla. 2d DCA·
2019-01-18
·cited 1×
Starkey, an administratively dissolved LLC, was precluded from participating in trial by the trial court, resulting in a default judgment in favor of Superior Fence on a civil theft claim. The court reversed, holding that the trial court abused its discretion by denying Starkey's
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M.D. Fla.·
2023-12-13
Wesley Fox was convicted of robbing a PNC Bank in Florida while armed with a firearm and sentenced to thirty years imprisonment with a mandatory ten-year minimum. Fox's federal habeas petition challenging his conviction on multiple grounds—including denial of a trial continuance,
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S.D. Fla.·
2022-09-19
The court denied defendants' motion to reschedule trial and reopen discovery, finding they lacked diligence and good cause. The court granted plaintiff's motion to set a trial date.
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991 F.3d 1327·
11th Cir.·
2021-03-24
Dontiez Pendergrass was convicted of five counts of armed robbery and related firearm offenses for a series of robberies targeting small businesses in Georgia, based on evidence including surveillance videos showing a distinctive pattern of conduct, ballistics matching a firearm
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103 So. 3d 1039·
Fla. 5th DCA·
2012-12-28
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995 F.2d 1376·
7th Cir.·
1993-05-28
The court affirmed the district court's judgment and sanctions, finding that Crown Life wilfully failed to comply with discovery orders and that the sanctions were proportionate to the violation.
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993 F.2d 760·
10th Cir.·
1993-05-18
The court held that the defendant's statements were voluntary and not the product of custodial interrogation, and that the denial of continuances and other claims were without merit.
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539 So. 2d 24·
Fla. 2d DCA·
1989-03-03
Petitioner Berens sought writs of mandamus and prohibition against a circuit judge who refused to hear motions to dismiss, set aside default, and continue trial before a scheduled jury trial. The appellate court granted the mandamus petition, directing the judge to hear and rule