Richards v. State

KELLY, Judge.

In this appeal, John Richards challenges his conviction for attempted second-degree murder, arguing that he is entitled to a new trial. He contends that the standard jury instruction on attempted manslaughter,1 which was read to the jury, was flawed and that its use amounted to fundamental error. While this case was pending on appeal, the Florida Supreme Court decided Williams v. State, 123 So.3d 23 (Fla.2013), and it held that the standard instruction was flawed.2 It also found that in that case its use amounted to fundamental error. Thus, while Williams disposes of Mr.…