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