Nicole Cheri Parker v. State of Florida

Nicole Cheri Parker appeals, on multiple grounds, her conviction for aggravated battery with great bodily harm and with a weapon. Of her claims, we write to address only the assertion that the trial court committed reversible error in failing to conduct an adequate Richardson hearing. See Richardson v. State, 246 So.2d 771 (Fla. 1971). On this point, we agree with Nicole Parker, and reverse and remand for a new trial.

Nicole Parker’s conviction is related to an incident that took place at the residence of Candice Day. Nicole Parker was convicted of cutting the throat of Wade Parker (her…