GOODEN v. STATE

No. 4D18-323.

266 So.3d 858 (2019)

Johntavius GOODEN, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District.

March 13, 2019.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Carey Haughwout , Public Defender, and Logan T. Mohs , Assistant Public Defender, West Palm Beach, for appellant.

Ashley B. Moody , Attorney General, Tallahassee, and Jonathan P. Picard , Assistant Attorney General, West Palm Beach, for appellee.


Appellant challenges his conviction for the charge of felon in possession of a firearm. He raises multiple issues. We address only one which requires reversal. During closing argument, the prosecutor made improper comments, shifting the burden of proof and arguing facts not in evidence. The court erred in overruling the defense counsel...

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