Riley v. State

Kenneth Riley appeals the summary denial of his motion for post-conviction relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. For the following reasons, we reverse and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Appellant committed several burglaries involving grand theft. He pled nolo con-tendere and was sentenced to 252 months with the understanding that he would be recommended for boot camp. At sentencing, his counsel commented that they were hopeful appellant would be assigned to boot camp, successfully complete it, and then be placed on probation. The trial court made sure…