Nielson v. State

Docket: Case No. 5D17-253

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; January 31, 2017; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Andrew Wyatt Nielson petitions for a writ of habeas corpus, asserting unlawful detention due to the trial court's failure to conduct a comprehensive bond hearing as required by Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.131(b). The court agrees with Nielson's claim and grants the petition, remanding the case back to the trial court to perform a full bond hearing in accordance with the specified rule. The decision is concurred by Judges Berger, Wallis, and Senior Judge Jacobus.