Tennis v. State

Gabby Tennis appeals the denial of a rule 3.850 motion which challenged the voluntariness of his postconviction sentencing bargain. Tennis was convicted of first degree felony murder and sentenced to death. On appeal, the Florida Supreme Court reversed and remanded for a new trial. Tennis v. State, 997 So.2d 375 (Fla.2008). On retrial, Tennis was again convicted of first degree felony murder, and the jury recommended death. In response, the defense proposed a postconviction sentencing agreement to the State. At defense counsel’s suggestion, Tennis entered a postconviction sentencing bargain…