Chamberlain v. State

Alan Chamberlain [“Chamberlain”] appeals the summary denial of his rule 3.850 post-conviction motion. The issue presented in the motion as framed by Chamberlain was:

Was counsel ineffective in failure to investigate, depose, and present testimony in lieu of a “sandwich” closing argument? 1

This ground related to three identified witnesses, only one of whom we believe merits further attention:

The defendant specifically advised his appointed counsel to interview his son, Ryan C., who was present in the house during the alleged battery.

The trial court’s stated reason for summary denial was that…