Adams v. State

Lonzine Adams appeals the order denying as untimely his motion to release property. In his motion, Adams stated that law enforcement confiscated approximately $493 and a cellphone when he was booked into jail after being arrested on charges that were later dismissed.

The posteonviction court treated Adams’ motion as filed under section 705.105(1), Florida Statutes (2015), and denied it as untimely because more than sixty days had elapsed since the conclusion of his criminal proceedings. In support of the order, the court attached -the State’s notice of nolle prosequi.

Section 705.105(1)…