John William Campbell, Appellant v. State of Florida, Appellee. John William Campbell, Petitioner, v. Julie L…

Summary

The court affirmed the denial of Campbell's postconviction claims and denied his habeas petition. It held that trial counsel's decisions concerning Campbell's statements, juror inquiry, and closing-argument objections were either reasonable strategic choices or nonprejudicial, and that appellate counsel was not ineffective for omitting meritless challenges to the mistrial ruling, collateral-crimes evidence, or an autopsy photograph. The court also held that the public defender had no duty to advise Campbell before appointment. No separate opinions were filed.