Howard v. State

Dino Howard appeals his conviction and sentences for third degree murder and attempted armed kidnapping, arguing among other things that reversal is required under Coney v. State, 653 So.2d 1009 (Fla.1995), because the record does not reflect that Howard was present at side-bar conferences at which challenges to the jury venire were exercised. We affirm all issues on appeal, except for the ordered restitution, and certify a question of great public importance relating to the application of Coney to “pipeline” cases. We reverse the order of restitution and remand for further proceedings and…