Taylor v. State
Taylor v. State
Opinion of the Court
Defendant appeals from the denial of his motion for postconviction relief. Based upon the trial court’s thorough and well-reasoned order, we affirm. See Jacobs v. State, 800 So.2d 322, 323 (Fla. 3d DCA 2001) (holding that “[Djefense counsel is not ineffective for failing to call witnesses who allegedly would have provided exculpating testimony, where there was ample evidence contradicting the testimony the witness would have given. Absent extraordinary circumstances, failure of counsel to call a witness is not a ground for collateral attack.”) (citations omitted).
AFFIRMED.
Dissenting Opinion
(dissenting in part).
I would reverse the order denying relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850 and remand for an evidentiary hearing on points two and five. I agree with the majority on affirmance on the remaining issues.
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