1. Florida Supreme Court Decision

The Florida Supreme Court will issue a written opinion deciding Wade’s direct appeal. The court may affirm the convictions and sentences, reverse all or part of the judgment, or return the case to the trial court for further proceedings.

2. Possible Rehearing

After the opinion is issued, either side may file a motion for rehearing or clarification. Under Florida’s appellate rules, the motion must generally be filed within 15 days of the court’s decision. The Florida Supreme Court decides whether the motion will be granted.

3. Possible U.S. Supreme Court Review

If the Florida Supreme Court affirms the death sentences, Wade’s attorneys may file a petition for a writ of certiorari asking the United States Supreme Court to review the preserved federal constitutional issues.

A petition is generally due within 90 days after the Florida Supreme Court enters its judgment. If a timely rehearing motion is filed, the 90-day period begins after rehearing is denied or after a new judgment is entered. The United States Supreme Court decides whether to accept the case.

Michael Ufferman stated that the constitutional issues had been fully preserved and that seeking review by the United States Supreme Court would be the appropriate next step in light of the Florida Supreme Court’s decision in Hunt v. State. That statement describes the intended legal path; it does not mean the U.S. Supreme Court has already agreed to review Wade’s case.