Albert Mears v. State of Florida

The defendant' appeals his convictions and sentences for trafficking in Oxycodone and conspiracy to traffic in Oxycodone. He raises five- issues, two of which have merit. • In his fourth issue, the defendant argues his right to counsel was violated when the trial court prohibited him from speaking with his lawyer during a recess that occurred while he was on- the witness stand. In his fifth issue, the defendant argues the court, erred in overruling his objections to the State’s closing argument. We agree with the defendant on both issues and reverse.

The State charged the 'defendant by…