Maharaj V. State

We have for review an order from the trial court denying Krishna Maharaj's motion for post-conviction relief on the trial phase *fn1 issues involving his first-degree murder conviction where a sentence of death was imposed. We have jurisdiction pursuant to article V, section 3(b)(1), Florida Constitution. For the reasons expressed below, we affirm the denial of relief and lift the stay entered pertaining to a new penalty phase trial.