Narrative Opinion Summary
The appeal by Lisa Haynes contests the summary denial of her rule 3.850 motion. The court reverses the denial and remands the case for further proceedings. Haynes asserts that she would not have pleaded guilty if she had been aware of the court's intention to impose a habitual offender sentence. The absence of a notice of intent to seek such sentencing or any record demonstrating her agreement to it leaves her claim unrefuted. The trial court is instructed to either conduct an evidentiary hearing on the matter or attach parts of the record that conclusively refute Haynes' claim. The decision is supported by Judges JOANOS, WEBSTER, and PADOVANO, who concur.
Legal Issues Addressed
Notice Requirement for Habitual Offender Sentencesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Haynes' claim that she was unaware of the habitual offender sentence was unrefuted due to the absence of a prior notice of intent or record agreement, necessitating further examination of her plea.
Reasoning: Haynes asserts that she would not have pleaded guilty if she had been aware of the court's intention to impose a habitual offender sentence. The absence of a notice of intent to seek such sentencing or any record demonstrating her agreement to it leaves her claim unrefuted.
Requirement for Evidentiary Hearingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The trial court is required to conduct an evidentiary hearing or provide conclusive record evidence if it seeks to deny Haynes' motion without further proceedings.
Reasoning: The trial court is instructed to either conduct an evidentiary hearing on the matter or attach parts of the record that conclusively refute Haynes' claim.
Summary Denial of Rule 3.850 Motionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court reversed the trial court's summary denial of Haynes' motion, indicating that the trial court must provide grounds for such denial if it is to stand.
Reasoning: The court reverses the denial and remands the case for further proceedings.