James Aren Duckett v. State of Florida
James Aren Duckett v. State of Florida
Opinion
We have for review James Aren Duckett's appeal of the postconviction court's order denying Duckett's motion filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.851. This Court has jurisdiction. See art. V, § 3(b)(1), Fla. Const.
Duckett's motion sought relief pursuant to the United States Supreme Court's decision in
Hurst v. Florida
, --- U.S. ----,
After reviewing Duckett's response to the order to show cause, as well as the State's arguments in reply, we conclude that Duckett is not entitled to relief. Duckett was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death following the jury's recommendation for death by a vote of eight to four, and his sentence of death became final in 1990.
Duckett v. State
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It is so ordered.
LEWIS, QUINCE, POLSTON, LABARGA, and LAWSON, JJ., concur.
CANADY, C.J., and PARIENTE, J., concur in result.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- James Aren DUCKETT, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
- Status
- Published