September 10, 2008
Ricky Bradley v. State of Florida
Case Number(s):
SC08-196

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Summary:

Mr. Bradley pleaded no contest to a charge of attempted felony murder and robbery with a firearm after shooting a woman at a bank ATM machine. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison under Florida's 10-20-life law, which spells out mandatory minimum sentences for possession and use of guns during certain serious crimes. Mr. Bradley challenged the sentence, arguing that the document detailing the charges did not allege that he fired the gun. Therefore, he argued, the sentence was improper. The trial court denied his motion, as did the Fifth District Court of Appeal.