Chapman v. State

Darrell L. Chapman appeals from an order summarily denying his motion for post-conviction relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. Appellant raised two allegations in his motion.

The trial court was correct in denying appellant’s initial allegation that he was denied effective assistance of counsel.

However, appellant’s second allegation that his plea was involuntarily entered into, in that he was on psychotropic drugs and not of a sound mind, if true, may entitle appellant to relief. The trial court, nonetheless, failed to conduct an evidentiary hearing or attach portions of the…