674 Florida cases classified under this topic, plus 230 listed through its narrower topics · sorted by citation count · browse and sort
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The court denied the petition for a writ of habeas corpus, finding no merit to claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-12-07
The court held that trial counsel was not ineffective for failing to challenge the traffic stop or file a motion to suppress, as the stop was lawful and evidence was in plain view.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-12-02
The court held that defects in state collateral proceedings are not cognizable on federal habeas review and denied the petition.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-11-24
The federal court denied the petition for writ of habeas corpus, finding the state court's decision to admit the petitioner's statement was not contrary to or an unreasonable application of federal law.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-11-20
Jordan J. Gadson challenged his first-degree murder conviction by filing a federal habeas corpus petition, arguing that jury instructions on felony murder and principals constituted a constructive amendment of the indictment, that trial counsel failed to advise him of the charges
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The court denied the petition for a writ of habeas corpus, finding that the petitioner's claims were either procedurally barred or failed to meet the deferential standards required under AEDPA and Strickland v. Washington.
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The court held that the state court's denial of the petitioner's ineffective assistance of counsel claim was not contrary to or an unreasonable application of federal law.
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The federal court denied the petition for a writ of habeas corpus because the petitioner's claims were either not cognizable or procedurally barred, and even if considered on the merits, they failed.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-10-21
The court held that the petitioner's claims were unexhausted and, even if considered on the merits, lacked merit under the applicable standards of review.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-10-14
Ian Chad Webster, a Florida state prisoner, petitioned for federal habeas corpus relief challenging his guilty pleas to conspiracy to traffic cocaine, possession of cocaine while armed, and tampering with evidence. The court rejected all seven of Webster's claims, finding that hi
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-10-13
A Florida inmate convicted of sexual battery and lewd molestation of a child sought federal habeas relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2254, raising twelve grounds including claims of ineffective assistance of trial counsel, violation of his right to conflict-free counsel, and prosecutorial
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The court held that the petitioner's counsel was not ineffective and that the state court's decision was entitled to AEDPA deference.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-10-02
The court held that the petitioner is not entitled to federal habeas corpus relief because the state court's decisions were not contrary to, or an unreasonable application of, clearly established federal law, nor based on an unreasonable determination of the facts.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-10-01
The federal court denied the petition for writ of habeas corpus, finding the state court's adjudications of the petitioner's claims were not contrary to, nor an unreasonable application of, clearly established federal law.
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Louis Thomas sought federal habeas relief from his state conviction for robbery, challenging his trial attorney's representation under the Sixth Amendment's right to effective assistance of counsel. The district court denied relief, finding that Thomas failed to demonstrate eithe
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A federal district court in Florida denied Ingram's habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for first-degree premeditated murder of Glenn Dilworth, whom Ingram fatally stabbed after an altercation over a gun confrontation. The court held that most of Ingram's ineffectiv
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-09-24
A guilty plea waives non-jurisdictional claims, including ineffective assistance of counsel, unless the claim directly implicates the knowing and voluntary nature of the plea itself. Counsel's strategic decision not to file a pre-trial motion, based on a reasonable assessment of
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Arthur Jones, a Florida prisoner, sought federal habeas relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2254, challenging his convictions for offenses including armed burglary, aggravated assault with a firearm, and drug possession. The District Court for the Middle District of Florida denied Jones's p
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-09-10
The court held that the petitioner's claims regarding erroneous jury instructions and ineffective assistance of counsel were procedurally barred or without merit under federal habeas review standards.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-09-04
The court held that most of the petitioner's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel were procedurally barred by her nolo contendere plea, and the remaining claims did not meet the high standard for federal habeas relief under AEDPA.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-09-02
The court held that the petitioner's claims were procedurally defaulted and without merit, and therefore denied the petition for writ of habeas corpus.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-08-27
Zachery Keith Turner, convicted of lewd and lascivious battery on a minor, filed a federal habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction and 15-year sentence on multiple grounds, including claims of competency-to-stand-trial error, ineffective assistance of counsel, and Crawf
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Federal habeas relief is denied because the state court's adjudication of the claims was not contrary to or an unreasonable application of federal law, and the factual determinations were not unreasonable.
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Jehu Ramirez challenged his Florida sexual battery conviction in federal habeas corpus proceedings, raising six grounds including ineffective assistance of trial counsel claims and procedural issues. The district court denied all six grounds, finding some procedurally defaulted f
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The court denied the petition for a writ of habeas corpus because the petitioner's claims were either unexhausted, procedurally defaulted, or failed to meet the stringent standards for federal review under AEDPA.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-07-31
Michael Wayne Shellito, a state prisoner serving life without parole for first-degree murder, sought federal habeas corpus relief challenging his conviction on three grounds: suppression of material evidence, ineffective assistance of trial counsel at the guilt phase, and absence
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S.D. Fla.·
2020-07-21
The court denied the petition for a writ of habeas corpus, finding that the state court's denial of the petitioner's ineffective assistance of counsel claims was not contrary to or an unreasonable application of federal law.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-07-17
The court held that the applicant's claims regarding counsel's failure to adopt a pro se motion and present psychologist testimony are procedurally barred from federal review. The entrapment defense claim, however, is subject to review on the merits.
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The court held that the petitioner's claims were either procedurally barred or failed to meet the Strickland standard for ineffective assistance of counsel, and thus the petition for writ of habeas corpus was denied.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-07-07
The court held that Petitioner is not entitled to federal habeas relief on any of his grounds for relief.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-06-25
The court held that the state appellate court's adjudication of the petitioner's claim regarding the suppression of eyewitness identification was neither contrary to, nor an unreasonable application of, clearly established federal law, nor based on an unreasonable determination o
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-06-16
The court held that the petitioner's claim regarding the information being filed in bad faith was procedurally defaulted and unexhausted, and alternatively, the information provided adequate notice. The court also held that the petitioner's sentence was a lawful enhancement as a
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-06-09
The court held that the petitioner's claims regarding due process and equal protection were unexhausted and procedurally barred, and his ineffective assistance of counsel claims were not meritorious under the deferential AEDPA standard.
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William Brown challenged his convictions for first-degree murder and robbery by filing a federal habeas petition claiming ineffective assistance of trial counsel under the Sixth Amendment. The District Court for the Middle District of Florida denied all nine grounds for relief, f
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S.D. Fla.·
2020-05-22
The court adopted the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation, denying the petition for a writ of habeas corpus and the motion for stay and abeyance.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-05-15
Larry G. Jossey, Jr., an inmate proceeding without counsel, petitioned for federal habeas relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2254, challenging his state court conviction for armed robbery on eight grounds, including claims of ineffective assistance of counsel, jury instruction errors, and
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-05-13
A man convicted of sexually abusing his girlfriend's nine-year-old daughter filed a federal habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction, arguing that certain trial court errors violated his constitutional rights. The district court denied relief, finding that some claims we
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-05-04
The court held that the petitioner's claim regarding a Nelson hearing is not cognizable on federal habeas review as it is a matter of state law. The court also held that the petitioner's Faretta claim fails because his request to proceed pro se was not clear and unequivocal, and
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The court held that the petitioner failed to demonstrate probable cause to believe his condition had so changed that it was safe for him to be at large, and thus his civil commitment would continue.
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A federal habeas petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 must be filed while the petitioner is in custody for the conviction being challenged, and the petition is subject to a one-year limitations period from the date the conviction became final.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-04-20
The court held that the state court's denial of the petitioner's claims was neither contrary to nor an unreasonable application of federal law, and was not based on an unreasonable determination of the facts.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-04-15
The court held that the petitioner failed to demonstrate ineffective assistance of counsel regarding competency and that his second claim was procedurally barred.
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The court held that the state court's denial of the petitioner's claims was not an unreasonable application of federal law, and therefore denied the habeas corpus petition.
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The federal court denied a state prisoner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus because his claims were either based on state law, procedurally defaulted, or incomprehensible.
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The court held that the state court's denial of the petitioner's claim regarding ineffective assistance of counsel for failing to suppress evidence was not contrary to federal law and was based on a reasonable determination of the facts.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-03-18
The federal court denied a state prisoner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, finding that his claims were either procedurally barred, moot, or failed to meet the high deference standard required by AEDPA.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-03-18
The court held that a petitioner released from custody is not eligible for federal habeas corpus relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 unless they demonstrate continuing collateral consequences.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-03-16
The court held that the petitioner's claims were either unmeritorious or unexhausted, and that the state court's decisions were not contrary to or an unreasonable application of federal law.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-02-28
The court held that the petitioner failed to establish that the state court's denial of his claims was contrary to or an unreasonable application of federal law, or based on an unreasonable determination of facts.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-02-18
The court held that the petitioner's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel were denied because they either failed to meet the Strickland standard or were procedurally defaulted and lacked merit. The court applied the highly deferential AEDPA standard, finding no basis to ov