Leerdam v. State

WALLACE, Judge.

Clarence William Leerdam appeals his convictions of two counts of attempted first-degree murder, one count of armed burglary, and one count of violating a final injunction for protection. First, he contends that he was deprived of his right to confer with counsel during a trial recess. Applying Florida law in light of United States Supreme Court precedent, we find that the error was harmless. Second, Leerdam contends that the State elicited an impermissible comment on his post-Miranda1 silence, but he does not demonstrate error. Accordingly, we affirm.

At approximately 2 a.m. on…