Prince v. State
District Court of Appeal of Florida
1Per curiam
We affirm the trial court’s denial of appellant’s postconviction motion. See Fla. R.Crim. P. 3.850. The sole issue raised by appellant in this appeal is without merit. Although he argues that he should have been permitted an opportunity to amend his claim that counsel was ineffective in his handling of a sleeping juror, 1 the record conclusively refutes the allegations of ineffectiveness. Upon being informed of the drowsy juror, counsel immediately brought the matter to the trial court’s attention. The judge, who had seen the juror resting his head against the wall but not sleeping, agreed to…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Anders v. CaliforniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1967
- Faretta v. CaliforniaSupreme Court of the United States · 1975
- Spera v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 2007
- Doorbal v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 2008
- Shere v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1999
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