McNeil v. State

SHIVERS, Judge.

McNeil appeals the order of the trial court denying his Fla.R.Crim.P. 8.850 motion for post-conviction relief. Appellant contended in his 3.850 motion that he meets the criteria for treatment as a youthful offender under Chapter 958, Florida Statutes. The trial court denied the motion based on section 958.04(l)(c), Florida Statutes, which provides that no person who has been found guilty of a capital or life felony may be classified as a youthful offender. Because appellant was not convicted of a capital or life felony, we reverse and remand.

Appellant entered a plea of guilty…