Greer v. State

Samuel Washington Greer was convicted of robbery with a deadly weapon and sentenced to twelve years imprisonment. We affirm.

Greer argues that the trial court erred when it precluded testimony from his mother concerning his mental capacity on the night of the robbery. He asserts that his mother should have been allowed to testify not only that he was bipolar with persistent symptoms of manic depression, but also that his recent consumption of alcohol prevented him from taking his medication, resulting in his diminished capacity. Florida does not recognize the defense of diminished capacity.…