Legal Opinion

Williams v. State

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided August 13, 1987No. 87-289PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

UPCHURCH, Chief Judge.

Although the offenses for which the defendant was convicted occurred in February of 1984, the trial court applied the guidelines effective July 1,1984, relying on State v. Jackson, 478 So.2d 1054 (Fla.1985). However, the United States Supreme Court has now overruled Jackson, holding that retrospective application of the revised guidelines is a violation of the ex post facto doctrine when the result is increased punishment. Miller v. Florida, — U.S. —, 107 S.Ct. 2446, 96 L.Ed.2d 351 (1987).

Accordingly, although defendant’s convictions are affirmed, since his sentences…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Miller v. FloridaSupreme Court of the United States · 1987
  2. State v. JacksonSupreme Court of Florida · 1985
  3. Gollwitzer v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1987

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Baker v. Air-Kaman of Jacksonville, Inc.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1987
  2. Greer v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1998

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