State v. Medina

WELLS, Judge.

The State of Florida appeals from an order granting Juan Medina’s motion for post-conviction relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. Because we find that Medina failed to satisfy the two-part test enunciated in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 104 S.Ct. 2052, 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984), we reverse.

In case number F05-26150, Medina was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell. On September 6, 2005, Medina entered a negotiated plea and was placed on drug offender probation. While on probation, Medina was arrested and charged with attempted…