Michael Renard Jackson v. State of Florida — Canady, J., Dissenting

Summary

Justice Canady dissents from the majority’s reversal, arguing that the 37‑minute custodial interrogation recording was harmless error and that the DNA and other evidence fully support Jackson’s first‑degree murder conviction and death sentence. He maintains the trial court’s rulings on the sexual‑battery aggravating factor, the felony‑probation aggravator, and the lack of a required jury instruction were correct. Accordingly, he would affirm the convictions and sentence.