Legal Opinion

McGee v. State

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided December 7, 2011No. 4D09-1638, 4D09-2425Published

1Opinion of the CourtStevenson, J.

Defendant, Wes Dante McGee, appeals his convictions for first degree murder with a weapon, attempted first degree murder with a weapon, burglary of a dwelling with assault or battery and robbery with a deadly weapon and, in a consolidated case, possession of cocaine. Defendant has raised four issues. We affirm and write only to address Defendant’s argument regarding improper prosecutorial closing remarks.

This case stems from the murder of Jane Tackaberry and attempted murder of her then six-year-old grandson, Elijah Tackaberry. Jane Tackaberry suffered multiple stab wounds and a blow to the…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Irvin v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1953
  2. White v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1979
  3. Barrios v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2010

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