Ricardo Benson Narcisse v. State of Florida

Appellant, Ricardo Narcisse, appeals his judgment of guilt and sentence for one count of attempted robbery with a firearm. Appellant argues that his conviction should be reversed because the prosecutor made inappropriate comments during closing arguments. We agree and remand for a new trial.

Appellant was charged with one count of robbery with a firearm and one count of attempted robbery with a firearm after he allegedly pulled a gun on two men, fired a shot into the ground, and demanded they turn over their valuables. With the state’s concession, the court acquitted Appellant of the armed…