Tranquille v. State

Jean Tranquille, a/k/a Gean Tranquille, appeals the summary denial of his motion for posteonviction relief pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. He contends that his sentence upon violation of probation in March 1997 is an illegal sentence. In its order denying the motion, the trial court conclusively stated that the record refutes the claims set forth in the motion. Unfortunately, the court has failed to attach any documentation to support the numerous factual representations in the order.

When a defendant has presented a facially sufficient claim, it is error for the trial…