May 7, 2008
Rodney Calabro v. State of Florida
Case Number(s):
SC07-1105

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Summary:

Mr. Calabro was indicted on a charge of second-degree murder and at his arraignment said he was guilty and wanted a plea agreement. He later pleaded not guilty and asked to have his statements suppressed, arguing they could not be used at trial because he had made them as part of an offer to plead. The trial court suppressed his statements. The Third District Court of Appeal, however, ruled that part of what he said could be used at trial. In this appeal, Mr. Calabro argues the statement cannot be used because he believed he was offering to plead and that belief was reasonable. The state argues Mr. Calabro's statement was unsolicited and not part of any plea negotiation and therefore admissible at trial.