Spaulding v. State

ALTENBERND, Judge.

Brian Spaulding files a petition for writ of certiorari seeking review of the trial court’s order denying his motion for reduction or modification of sentence under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800(c). We conclude that Mr. Spaulding is not entitled to relief under the limited review available by certiorari for such discretionary rulings.

In September 2009, Mr. Spaulding pleaded guilty to lewd and lascivious molestation and sexual battery for conduct involving an adopted child. Allegedly as a result of mitigating circumstances, the trial court placed Mr. Spaulding on…