Christopher Earl Martin v. State of Florida

Christopher Martin appeals a trial court order summarily denying his motion for postconviction relief as amended. We affirm in part, and reverse 'and remand in part.

Martin was convicted' of third degrée grand theft, criminal mischief, and cheating at common law. He was sentenced in absentia as an habitual felony offender (HFO) to ten years in prison. His direct appeal was dismissed by this Court in 2013 due to his fugitive status. See Jones v. State, 362 So.2d 149 (Fla. 3d DCA 1978). Martin’s original motion for postconviction relief filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850…