Posey v. State
Posey v. State
Opinion of the Court
Posey appeals the summary denial of his motion for post conviction relief pursuant to Fla.R.Crim.P. 3.850. His motion alleged in part that his plea of nolo contendere was improperly coerced because evidence was withheld from him. He also alleged that he was denied effective assistance of counsel because his public defender waived his right to speedy trial against his express wishes. These allegations, if true, might entitle appellant to the relief sought. Therefore, it was error for the trial court to summarily deny the motion, and this cause is reversed and remanded with in
Reversed and remanded with instructions.
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