Jermaine Facey v. State

We affirm the order denying appellant’s rule 8.850 motion for postconviction relief. We conclude that the record refutes appellant’s allegations of ineffective assistance of counsel and that appellant’s remedy from the harsh consequence of deportation lies, if anywhere, with immigration officials.

Background

On January 15, 2013, Facey, a citizen of Jamaica and lawful permanent resident of the United States, entered a negotiated plea to grand theft. According to the factual basis announced during the plea hearing, Facey used a clearance code to obtain a discount for his friends at a clothing…