Redden v. State

Eric Michael Redden appeals the summary denial of his motion for postconviction relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. We reverse.

Redden's claim below was simple. He alleged that he was eighteen years old at the time of the crime. He pled no contest and was sentenced to twelve years in prison. His counsel knew his age, but failed to tell him about the possibility of a youthful offender disposition under section 958.04, Florida Statutes (2018). If counsel had advised him of that possibility, Redden alleged that he would have negotiated for a youthful offender sentence. This…