April 16, 2007
Jonathan Huey Lawrence v. State of Florida
Case Number(s):
SC06-352, SC06-1152

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Summary:

Mr. Lawrence was charged with being a principal in the May 1998 murder of 18-year-old Jennifer Robinson, who was fatally shot. He pleaded guilty, the jury voted 11-1 to recommend a death sentence and he was condemned. This Court upheld his conviction and sentence on direct appeal and Mr. Lawrence filed a postconviction claim in trial court. It was denied and this appeal followed. Mr. Lawrence raises several issues, including an argument that his plea was not voluntary or knowing because of mental illness.