Davis v. State

LaROSE, Chief Judge.

Jerome James Davis appeals his final judgment and sentences. We have jurisdiction. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.030(b)(1)(A). We reverse and remand for a new trial because the trial court failed to conduct adequate Nelson 1 and Faretta 2 hearings.

A jury convicted Mr. Davis of burglary with an assault or battery, in violation of section 810.02, Florida, Statutes (2013), false imprisonment, in violation of section 787.02, Florida Statutes (2013), and stalking, in violation of section 784.048, Florida Statutes (2013). The trial court sentenced him to life in prison for the burglary,…