Neil K. Salazar, Appellant v. State of Florida, Appellee; Neil K. Salazar, Petitioner, v. Julie L. Jones

Summary

The Florida Supreme Court denied Neil Salazar’s habeas petition, affirmed the trial court’s summary denials of his post‑conviction claims, and remanded for a new penalty‑phase proceeding because trial counsel’s performance was deficient and prejudicial under Strickland. The Court also held that Salazar’s claims of conflict of interest, ineffective assistance during the guilt phase, ineffective appellate counsel, and intellectual disability were without merit.