Mark Anthony Poole, Appellant v. State of Florida, Appellee

Summary

The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's resentencing of Mark Anthony Poole to death, holding that the peremptory challenges, the admission of a severed fingertip, and the prosecutor's comments did not constitute reversible error, and rejecting the Sixth Amendment jury‑finding claim. The Court also noted that the death sentence was proportionate. Justice Pariente, in a concurring opinion, agreed with the result but argued the fingertip admission should have been reviewed for less graphic alternatives.