Volges v. Resolution Trust Corp.

How later courts describe this case

• “[i]t is impermissible to attempt to prove a defendant’s guilt by pointing ominously to the fact that he has sought the assistance of counsel”
• White, J., concurring, joined by McCormick, P.J., and Miller, Overstreet, and Maloney, JJ.
• the use of a deadly weapon constitutes more than a "mere modicum" of evidence showing intent to kill
• “[o]ne of [Resolution Trust’s] primary functions is to dispose of a failed institution’s assets in a way that ‘maximizes the net present value return from the sale or other disposition’ of assets under its control”
• affirming denial of Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850 motion
• admissible to show motive for crime