Duane Eugene Owen v. State of Florida

Summary

The court affirmed the circuit court’s determination that Owen was sane to be executed because competent, substantial evidence supported the finding that he had a rational understanding of his execution and its reason. The court also held that the circuit court acted within its discretion in denying a continuance because the unavailable experts’ affidavits were considered, their anticipated testimony was cumulative, and Owen’s principal expert testified live. No separate opinions were filed.