Chambers v. State

Chambers timely appeals the summary denial of his rule 3.850 motion. Chambers raises three claims to support his motion. We reverse for further proceedings with respect to the claims of ineffective assistance and otherwise affirm the order of denial.

Chambers claims his counsel was ineffective in failing to call an alibi witness. Chambers alleges the witness would have testified that he was in another part of the state on the date the crime occurred and he could not have returned at the time the crime was committed. The failure to call an alibi witness can constitute ineffective assistance.…