Studstill v. State

SHAW, Judge.

Appellant seeks review of judgments of conviction and corresponding sentences upon charges of burglary of a dwelling and grand theft. Among other contentions, he argues that the trial judge’s failure to instruct the jury upon request as to the applicable penalties necessitates reversal.

The jury was given Florida Standard Jury Instruction 2.15:

“You are to disregard the consequences of your verdict. You are empanelled and sworn only to find a verdict based upon the law and the evidence. You are to lay aside any ideas you may have about the wisdom or lack of wisdom of any particular…