Browse 10 postconviction relief cases decided by Florida Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Florida appeals court affirms denial of inmate's motions
Richard Barry Randolph v. State of Florida & Richard Barry Randolph v. Secretary, Department of Corrections, decided by Florida Supreme Court on November 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome....
Florida Supreme Court Approves Amendments to Criminal Procedure Rule 3.190
In Re: Amendments to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.190, decided by Florida Supreme Court on October 30, 2025, resulted in a other outcome. The Florida Supreme Court considered amendments to Rul...
Florida Supreme Court Approves Amendments to Postconviction Relief Rules
In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure 3.850 and 3.853, decided by Florida Supreme Court on September 25, 2025, resulted in a other outcome. The Florida Supreme Court addressed propo...
Florida appeals court affirms murder and robbery convictions
Victor Tony Jones v. State of Florida & Victor Tony Jones v. Secretary, Department of Corrections, decided by Florida Supreme Court on September 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This cas...
Florida appeals court affirms denial of postconviction relief
Kayle B. Bates v. State of Florida & Kayle B. Bates v. Secretary, Department of Corrections, decided by Florida Supreme Court on August 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The court consoli...
Ineffective Assistance and Due Process Claims Denied
Scottie D. Allen v. State of Florida & Scottie D. Allen v. Secretary, Dept. of Corrections, decided by Florida Supreme Court on July 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The court consolidate...
Florida Supreme Court Amends Criminal Procedure Rules
In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure 3.220, 3.851, and 3.853, decided by Florida Supreme Court on April 10, 2025, resulted in a other outcome. The Florida Supreme Court addressed p...
Florida Supreme Court Affirms Sexual Battery Convictions, Denies Postconviction Relief
Michael A. Tanzi v. State of Florida; Michael A. Tanzi v. Secretary, Department of Corrections & Michael A. Tanzi v. Secretary, Department of Corrections, decided by Florida Supreme Court on April 1, ...
Appellate court affirms denial of postconviction relief and habeas corpus petition
Edward T. James v. State of Florida & Edward T. James v. Secretary, Department of Corrections, decided by Florida Supreme Court on March 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The court consol...
Florida Supreme Court Strikes Down Rule 3.802 Amendments
In Re: Amendments to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.802, decided by Florida Supreme Court on February 20, 2025, resulted in a other outcome. The Florida Supreme Court considered amendments to Ru...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 10 postconviction relief cases from Florida Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 6, Other: 4.
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