Smith v. Secretary, Department of Corrections (Pinellas County)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA TAMPA DIVISION TROY SMITH Petitioner, v. Case No. 8:18-cv-2597-CEH-AAS SECRETARY, Department of Corrections, Respondent. / O R D E R This cause comes before the Court on Troy Smith’s petition for the writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. (Doc. 1) Smith challenges his state convictions for capital sexual battery and lewd or lascivious molestation. The Respondent concedes the petition’s timeliness. Upon consideration of the petition (Doc. 1), the response (Doc. 7), and the reply (Doc. 11), and in accordance with the Rules Governing…