Supreme Court of Florida

Michael Anthony Tanzi, Appellant v. State of Florida, Appellee.

April 5, 2018251 So. 3d 805

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida affirmed the denial of Michael Tanzi's post‑conviction motion to vacate his murder conviction and death sentence, holding that the Hurst‑type error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt. Justice Quince dissented, arguing the error was not harmless because the jury did not make the factual findings required by Hurst.