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Jean v. State

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided February 17, 2010No. 3D08-2419PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the CourtLagoa, J.

Serge Jean (“Jean”) appeals from convictions and sentences for escape, felony possession of methamphetamine and cocaine, and misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Because the trial court abused its discretion in limiting defense counsel's closing argument, we reverse the convictions, vacate the sentences and remand for a new trial.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The charges against Jean stem from an incident during which an officer, who stopped to investigate Jean and several others standing in front of a house, observed Jean discard drugs on the ground. Jean was arrested, handcuffed and…

2Cases cited17 opinions

  1. Thomas v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 1999
  2. Ford v. StateSupreme Court of Florida · 2001
  3. United States v. Alonzo Hall, Sedrick Latroy McKinneyCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1996
  4. Conde v. HenryCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 2000
  5. State v. RamseySupreme Court of Florida · 1985

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