Spioch v. State

Thomas Spioch appeals the order denying in part his rule 3.850 motion alleging ineffective assistance of counsel.1 We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Following a jury trial, Spioch was convicted of four counts of sexual activity with a minor in a custodial relationship, one count of attempted sexual activity with a minor in a custodial relationship, and twenty-three counts of lewd and lascivious assault on a minor. The trial court granted Spioch’s motion for a new trial on the five sexual activity counts. The State appealed and this court affirmed. State v. Spioch, 675 So.2d 712 (Fla. 5th…