Richard Todd Robards, Appellant v. State of Florida, Appellee

Summary

The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the denial of post‑conviction relief on Robards’ claim of ineffective assistance of guilt‑phase counsel, but vacated his death sentences and remanded for a new penalty‑phase proceeding because the jury’s non‑unanimous recommendation violated Hurst’s Sixth‑Amendment requirement. Justice Pariente, in a concurring opinion, emphasized additional ineffective‑assistance concerns regarding penalty‑phase counsel.