Robinson v. State

The defendant appeals from the trial court’s order denying his motion for post-conviction relief for ineffective assistance of counsel for failure to move for a speedy trial discharge. We affirm.

The defendant’s allegation that he was available at all times and did not waive his right to a speedy trial was conclusory and insufficient to satisfy Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 104 S.Ct. 2052, 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984). In fact, his allegations are belied by the record, which shows that the defendant moved for several continuances. See Laramore v. State, 699 So.2d 846 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997).

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