Cutuli v. State

Joseph Cutuli appeals the summary denial of his motion for postconviction relief, which was filed in accordance with rule 3.850, Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure. Cutuli entered nolo contendere pleas to numerous felonies and was sentenced to a total of thirty-six years’ incarceration. Cutuli’s judgment and sentence were affirmed on appeal. Cutuli v. State, 806 So.2d 498 (Fla. 5th DCA 2002).

Cutuli raises several claims for postcon-viction relief, two of which have merit and require an evidentiary hearing. Cutuli states that he has a history of mental and physical problems associated with…