Scott v. State

Algie Scott appeals from an amended order summarily denying ground one of his motion for postconviction relief filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. On appeal, he argues that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to enter the order. We agree and reverse.

In 2008, Scott was convicted of selling cocaine within 1,000 feet of a place of worship or convenience business and was sentenced as a habitual offender. Scott unsuccessfully appealed that conviction.. Subsequently, Scott filed a rule 3.850 motion for postconviction relief, alleging in ground one that his counsel was…