Sanchez-Velasco v. State

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida affirmed Sanchez-Velasco's convictions for first-degree murder, sexual battery, and theft, as well as the death sentence. The Court held that the confession was admissible despite an illegal arrest, that the jury selection regarding death‑penalty views was proper, that no mistrial was warranted, and that the aggravating and mitigating circumstances were correctly applied.