Supreme Court of Florida

Rafael Matarranz v. State of Florida — Labarga, J., Concurring

September 26, 201338 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 687

Summary

Justice Labarga concurs with the majority, emphasizing that when a juror’s doubts about fairness stem from personal adverse experiences, true rehabilitation is impossible and trial courts must avoid pressuring such jurors. The concurrence underscores that a juror’s expressed bias based on life experience should merit excusal, not merely a promise of impartiality.