{"id":946,"date":"2026-01-15T18:01:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T23:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sarasotadefenseattorney.com\/blog\/?p=946"},"modified":"2026-01-28T18:16:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T23:16:14","slug":"court-weighs-juror-misconduct-claims-in-florida-postconviction-proceedings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sarasotadefenseattorney.com\/blog\/court-weighs-juror-misconduct-claims-in-florida-postconviction-proceedings\/","title":{"rendered":"Court Weighs Juror Misconduct Claims in Florida Postconviction Proceedings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Postconviction challenges based on juror misconduct strike at the core of a defendant\u2019s right to a fair and impartial jury, yet Florida law places strict limits on when those claims may be raised. When allegations surface years after a verdict, courts closely scrutinize whether the information qualifies as newly discovered evidence or could have been uncovered through a timely investigation. A recent decision<\/a> from a Florida court illustrates how narrowly courts interpret the due diligence requirement and why even serious claims of juror nondisclosure may be barred if raised too late. If you are accused of a violent crime, you should talk to a Sarasota criminal defense attorney about what steps you can take to protect your rights.<\/p>\n

Facts of the Case<\/strong><\/p>\n

Allegedly, the defendant was convicted of first-degree felony murder and robbery with a deadly weapon and received life sentences on both counts following a jury trial in circuit court. The convictions became final after the appellate court affirmed them by mandate more than a decade earlier.<\/p>\n

Reportedly, years after the judgment became final, the defendant filed a motion for postconviction relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. The motion alleged juror misconduct based on a juror\u2019s failure to disclose information during voir dire, including the criminal histories of close family members and the juror\u2019s proximity to the crime scene. Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Postconviction challenges based on juror misconduct strike at the core of a defendant\u2019s right to a fair and impartial jury, yet Florida law places strict limits on when those claims may be raised. 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