Robinson v. State

McCORD, Chief Judge.

This is an appeal from an order denying appellant’s motion to vacate and set aside the verdict, judgment and sentence filed under Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. His motion contends that he was denied effective assistance of counsel. The trial court denied appellant’s motion without an evidentiary hearing, and appellant contends such was error — that he was entitled to an evidentiary hearing. We agree and reverse.

Appellant, represented by court appointed counsel, was previously convicted of robbery, and upon appeal to this Court, the conviction was affirmed, Robinson v.…