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MATARRANZ v. STATE

No. SC11-1617.

133 So.3d 473 (2013)

Rafael MATARRANZ, Petitioner, v. STATE of Florida, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Florida.

September 26, 2013.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Carlos J. Martinez , Public Defender, and Robert Kalter , Assistant Public Defender, Miami, FL, for Petitioner.

Pamela Jo Bondi , Attorney General, Tallahassee, FL; Richard L. Polin , Bureau Chief, and Douglas J. Glaid , Senior Assistant Attorney General, Miami, FL; for Respondent.

LEWIS, J.

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