Cook v. State

Aaron Cook appeals the.postconviction court’s order summarily denying his motion filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. We affirm and write only to discuss a variation on the forcible-felony exception to the defense of self-défense. •

Cook was indicted for one count of first-degree premeditated murder. The State presented evidence that Cook and a friend were burglarizing cars when a third party, the victim, attempted to intervene. Cook and the victim began tussling, with Cook ultimately punching and stabbing the victim, who later died as a result. At trial the court read…