Rigterink v. State

I dissent from the reversal of Rigter-ink’s convictions and sentences. I agree with the majority’s analysis of the issues which the majority concludes lack merit. I disagree, however, with the majority’s analysis of Rigterink’s Miranda34 claim. I recognize that State v. Powell, 998 So.2d 531 (Fla. 2008), supports the conclusion that the warning given to Rigterink was defective, but I conclude that the Court should recede from this recent precedent. I would conclude that the Miranda warning given to Rigterink was not defective and that the admission of Rigterink’s statement was therefore not…