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1. Taking Florida Further Into 'Apprendi-land'

Author

Batey, Robert

Subjects
*ACTIONS & defenses (Administrative law), *CAPITAL punishment
Abstract

Discusses the impact of two supreme court cases on law in Florida. Constitutional doubts on Florida's death penalty procedure in the case of Ring versus Arizona; Need for judges to make written findings tracking the jury decision-making; Impact of the lawsuit Harris versus United States on noncapital sentencing in the state.

Published
2003

2. Sentencing Guidelines and Statutory Maximums in Florida: How Best to Respond to Apprendi.

Author

Batey, Robert

Subjects
*CRIMINAL sentencing, *STATUTORY interpretation, APPRENDI v. New Jersey (Supreme Court case)
Abstract

Focuses on the impact of the decision related to the United States Supreme Court case 'Apprendi v. New Jersey' on sentencing guidelines and statutory maximums in Florida. Case brief; Calls for the repeal of the quoted language of the ruling; Evaluation of sentences exceeding statutory maximums.

Published
2000

3. MENS REA AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW: A REPORT CARD FOR THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT IN STATE v. ADKINS.

Author

Batey, Robert

Subjects
NARCOTICS possession, CRIMINAL intent, STRICT liability, AFFIRMATIVE defenses, LEGAL judgments
Abstract

The article discusses the issue of mens rea in the possession of illegal drugs in Florida law and the Florida Supreme Court case State v. Adkins. Topics mentioned include the plurality opinion's discussion of strict liability in criminal law, the affirmative defense in Florida law, and a letter grade review for each justice involved in the opinion.

Published
2013

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