Yoris v. State

Carlos Yoris appeals the summary denial of his motion for postconviction relief. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

The motion raises numerous issues. With the one exception discussed herein, all are without merit and we affirm the circuit court’s order denying relief with respect to all but this one issue. Further proceedings are required to resolve one claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, and we remand for that purpose.

Yoris is serving a life sentence for first degree murder. It appears that Lucy Nieves was a crucial witness for the state. Yoris alleges that he had evidence that…