Derrick McLean, Appellant v. State of Florida, Appellee

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida affirmed Derrick McLean’s first‑degree murder conviction and death sentence. The Court rejected McLean’s claims that lineup identifications required counsel, that a portion of his Nelson hearing was improperly held in camera, that the jury instruction on the avoid‑arrest aggravator was erroneous, and that his death sentence was disproportionate. Each issue was resolved in favor of the State, and the conviction and sentence were upheld.