State of Florida v. Eric Lucas

The State seeks review of the decision of the Fourth District Court of Appeal in Lucas v. State, 147 So.3d 611 (Fla. 4th DCA 2014), on the ground that it expressly and directly conflicts with a decision of this Court, Nelson v. State, 875 So.2d 579 (Fla.2004), on a question of law. We have *1029jurisdiction. See art. V, § 3(b)(3), Fla. Const. The question before the Court is whether a postconviction movant filing a motion under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850 alleging that trial counsel was ineffective in failing to consult and present an expert in a particular field must always identify…