Gutierrez v. State

Anthony Gutierrez seeks reversal of convictions and sentences for second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder.

We affirm the judgments of conviction and sentences in all respects. We find it necessary, however, to remind the trial court of its responsibility for controlling attorney misconduct. See Hill v. State, 515 So.2d 176 (Fla.1987) (cautioning that trial courts of this state must accept more responsibility for controlling prosecutorial misconduct), cert. denied sub nom., Hill v. Florida, 485 U.S. 993, 108 S.Ct. 1302, 99 L.Ed.2d 512 (1988). In closing argument, defense counsel…