Malik Jimer Williams, Petitioner v. State of Florida, Respondent.

Summary

The court held that the trial court improperly denied Williams's postverdict motion for judgment of acquittal on the first-degree murder count because Williams established a prima facie claim of self-defense and the State failed to rebut it beyond a reasonable doubt. The court upheld denial of acquittal on the attempted-murder count because the evidence supported a finding that Williams hesitated before firing at Johnson. The court also remanded for resentencing under the applicable Florida law and prior sentencing decision.