Rodriguez v. State

Rogelio Rodriguez appeals an order summarily denying a Rule 3.850 motion and an order revoking probation. We reverse the order summarily denying Rodriguez post-conviction relief and remand for further proceedings. Rodriguez contends that he was not aware of the maximum penalty upon entry of his plea. Fla.R.Crim.P. 3.172(c)(1). The trial court concluded that Rodriguez “knew he was looking at substantial prison time upon a violation, a sentence in excess of twenty-seven years State Prison.” The record fails to refute Rodriguez’ claim. On remand, the trial court must conduct an eviden-tiary…