Legal Opinion
Jean-Michel v. State
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided August 29, 2012No. Nos. 4D11-616, 4D11-617, 4D11-618PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWarner, J.
Appellant challenges his consecutive life sentences imposed in three cases involving three separate criminal episodes. He claims that because he was nineteen at the time of the incidents, the life sentences are unconstitutional as cruel and unusual punishment. He also contends that the court had discretion to sentence him to less than life pursuant to the 10-20-Life statute, section 775.087(2)(d), Florida Statutes, and did not exercise that discretion. We sua sponte consolidate these cases for purposes of this opinion and conclude that both claims are meritless and affirm the sentences.
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2Cases cited8 opinions
- Solem v. HelmSupreme Court of the United States · 1983
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- State v. SousaSupreme Court of Florida · 2005
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