Luis A. Hernandez v. Florida Department of Corrections

Luis Hernandez, a Florida prisoner serving a total life sentence after being convicted by a jury on charges of aggravated battery, burglary with assault, armed carjacking, armed robbery, and armed kidnaping, appeals pro se the district court’s denial of his federal habeas petition filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

I. Facts

On July 31, 2002, an armed man wearing a ski mask and sunglasses robbed Stella Von Klan at her home, causing substantial injuries to her head and hand. The robber stole Von Klan’s jewelry and car. During the robbery, Von Klan…