John P. Leonardi v. State

John Patrick Leonardi appeals the trial court’s order summarily denying his motion for postconviction relief alleging ineffective assistance of counsel, filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. We affirm the denial of Leonardi’s motion, except as to claim one. As to this first claim, we conclude that it was facially insufficient and, therefore, reverse the summary denial to provide Leonardi an opportunity to correct the deficiency.

In his first claim, Leonardi asserted that his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to call a witness, Gino Giardina, to testify at trial.…