{"id":561,"date":"2020-05-09T16:36:48","date_gmt":"2020-05-09T20:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sarasotacriminalattorneyblog.com\/?p=561"},"modified":"2024-08-29T15:27:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T19:27:42","slug":"florida-court-discusses-evidence-in-a-post-conviction-hearing-for-sex-crimes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sarasotadefenseattorney.com\/blog\/florida-court-discusses-evidence-in-a-post-conviction-hearing-for-sex-crimes\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Court Discusses Evidence in a Post-Conviction Hearing for Sex Crimes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Criminal defendants have a right to be represented by competent counsel, which means they have the right to an attorney who will explain the merits of any defenses, the strength of the prosecution\u2019s case, and the potential penalties they face if convicted. If a defendant chooses to disregard the information or advice provided by counsel, however, he or she is not afforded another opportunity to re-argue the case via an appeal. This was demonstrated in a recent Florida sex-crime case<\/a> in which the court affirmed the trial court\u2019s ruling limiting evidence admissible at a post-conviction evidentiary hearing. If you are accused of committing a sex crime, it is in your best interest to consult a seasoned Sarasota sex crime defense attorney to discuss your options.<\/p>\n

Facts of the Case<\/p>\n

Allegedly, the defendant was charged with and convicted of numerous sex crimes, including using a computer to solicit a parent to consent to sexual conduct of a child, traveling to engage in sexual conduct with a minor, and attempted lascivious and lewd battery. Following his conviction, he appealed, arguing that his trial counsel was ineffective in that he made unreasonable promises about the likelihood of success at trial and caused the defendant to reject a favorable plea deal. He further argued that if he accepted the plea deal, he would not have had to register as a sex offender.<\/p>\n

Reportedly, however, during the evidentiary hearing on the issue, the court limited the defendant\u2019s questioning to statements and advice provided by trial counsel, refusing to allow the defendant to admit evidence regarding the defendant\u2019s mental health, potential defenses, and trial strategy. The defendant appealed, arguing he was denied a fair and full evidentiary hearing. Upon review, the appellate court affirmed the trial court\u2019s conviction and ruled that the conduct of the post-conviction court was proper during the evidentiary hearing.<\/p>\n

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