Terrelle A. Tullis v. State of Florida

Summary

The Sixth District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the circuit court’s decision in an appeal under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The court relied on Ratliff v. State to conclude that a sentence of life imprisonment requires imprisonment for the defendant’s entire life.

Holdings

1. The court affirmed the circuit court's ruling.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the circuit court's ruling should be affirmed in an appeal under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2), in light of the governing principle that a sentence of life imprisonment means imprisonment for the remainder of the defendant's life.

Disposition

affirmed