Rondell Lyles v. State of Florida

Summary

The Third District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the circuit court’s resolution of Rondell Lyles’s claim under Strickland v. Washington. The court cited Florida authority concerning the mixed standard of review for ineffective-assistance claims and the admissibility of evidence inextricably intertwined with the charged crime.

Holdings

1. The court affirmed the circuit court's resolution of the Strickland claim.
2. Evidence that is inextricably intertwined with the charged crime is admissible under section 90.402 when it is relevant and inseparable from the act in issue and is necessary to adequately describe the deed.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the circuit court properly resolved Lyles's Strickland claim.
2. Whether evidence inextricably intertwined with the charged crime is admissible under section 90.402.

Disposition

affirmed