Robert Edward Curran v. State of Florida

Appellant raises a number of challenges to the denial of his postconviction motion, filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850, in which he alleged ineffective assistance of counsel. We find the circuit court erred in summarily denying grounds 1, 4, 5, 6, and 9 of appellant’s postconviction motion for failure to sufficiently allege prejudice. In all other regards, we affirm the circuit court’s order.

I. Facts

Appellant was convicted of one count of lewd or lascivious molestation of a child less than 12 years of age—his step-daughter. During trial, several witnesses testified…