Whitfield v. Secretary, Department of Corrections
Opinion of the Court
ON REMAND FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
This case is before us on remand from the Supreme Court. See Whitfield v. McNeil, — U.S. -, 130 S.Ct. 3451, - L.Ed. 2d -. We denied Petitioner’s application for a Certificate of Appealability, relying on our decision in Holland v. Florida, 539 F.3d 1334 (11th Cir. 2008). Then, the Supreme Court reversed our judgment in Holland, and remanded that case for further consideration. Holland v. Florida, — U.S. -, 130 S.Ct. 2549, 177 L.Ed.2d 130 (2010). We therefore remand this case to the district court for fact finding and further proceedings — including, if it is necessary, an evidentiary hearing— consistent with the Supreme Court’s opinion and judgment in Holland.
REMANDED.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Earnest WHITFIELD v. SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, Attorney General, State of Florida
- Status
- Published