Peacock v. State

ALDERMAN, Justice.

Howell Peacock was charged with violating section 943.462(3), Florida Statutes (1977), Florida’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. His motion to dismiss on the basis that the RICO Act is unconstitutional was denied, and he pleaded nolo contendere, reserving his right to appeal the constitutional challenges.

The Second Judicial Circuit public defender was appointed to prosecute Peacock’s appeal. In his brief filed in accordance with Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967), the public defender addresses the constitutional…