Kirkland v. State

Appellant seeks review of the trial court’s order denying his motion for post-conviction relief filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. In his motion, he alleged that several of his convictions violated the principles of double jeopardy. Only one of his claims merits further discussion.

After stealing a car and fleeing arrest, Appellant struck two victims, Crystal and Cynthia Riley with the stolen vehicle. Crystal Riley later died as a result of the accident. Appellant was charged with and entered an open plea to, among other charges, vehicular homicide in Crystal’s death…