The third amended petition seeking a belated appeal of the judgment and sentence rendered on or about March 8, 2013, in Bay County Circuit Court case number 12-674-CF, is granted. Upon issuance of mandate, a copy of this opinion shall be furnished to the clerk of the lower tribunal for treatment as a notice of appeal. If *659petitioner qualifies for the services of appointed counsel at public expense, the lower tribunal is directed to appoint counsel to represent him in the belated appeal authorized by this opinion.