Full question:
How many appeals are allowed to a prisoner on death row?
- Category: Courts
- Date:
- State: Florida
Answer:
In Florida, a death row inmate can file one postconviction motion with the trial court. This motion must include all possible claims under Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850, which allows inmates to challenge their judgment or sentence on various grounds, such as exceeding the maximum sentence authorized by law or involuntary pleas.
Additionally, inmates can file a writ of habeas corpus with the Florida Supreme Court to address issues like ineffective assistance of counsel during their appeal. They also have the option to file a writ of habeas corpus in federal court.
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