Legal Opinion
Davidson J. James v. Harry K. Singletary, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Decided June 2, 1992No. 87-3488PublishedCited by 96 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
TJOFLAT, Chief Judge:
Davidson Joel James is a Florida prison inmate. He stands convicted of first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, and armed robbery. The trial court sentenced James to death for the murder and to consecutive life sentences for the other crimes. James has filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (1988), seeking the vacation of his convictions and sentences. In his habeas petition, James mounted twelve challenges against his convictions and sentences. The district court denied James relief without an evidentiary hearing. Petitioner appeals…
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