Background
The Florida Supreme Court filed its opinion in Richard Wallace Rhodes v. State of Florida on July 2, 2026. The supplied text is an October 22, 2026 notice correcting that opinion.
The notice identifies a single error on page 21, line 7. It does not provide the underlying facts, procedural history, or disposition of the case.
The Court’s Holding
The correction changes the opinion’s reference to “four” aggravating factors to “three” aggravating factors.
The notice supplies no other amendment and does not restate or alter any holding or judgment. No broader substantive holding can be determined from the supplied text alone.
Key Takeaways
- The official opinion was filed July 2, 2026; October 22, 2026 is the correction-notice date.
- Page 21, line 7 now refers to three aggravating factors rather than four.
- The notice does not disclose the case’s facts, underlying legal issues, or disposition.
Why It Matters
Attorneys and publishers relying on the opinion should use the corrected count of three aggravating factors. The limited notice does not support conclusions about the significance of those factors or the court’s underlying reasoning.