John Emanuel Osei v. State of Florida

Appellant was convicted of possession of firearm by a convicted felon and aggravated assault and was sentenced to a total of 35 years in prison with consecutive mandatory minimum terms under the 10-20-Life statute. Appellant did not challenge his sentences on direct appeal, case number 1D13-3414, and they became final on June 10, 2014, when the mandate issued that case.

In May 2016, Appellant filed a motion for postconviction relief - under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850 in which he argued that he was entitled to a new sentencing hearing because contrary to the trial court’s belief…