Wromas Jr. v. State

Keith Wromas appeals the denial of his motion to correct illegal sentence under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800, which in essence was a petition for removal of the requirement to register as a sexual offender under the “Romeo and Juliet Law,” section 943.04354 of the Florida Statutes (2016). Because it appears that despite two pro se attempts, the trial court has not exercised its discretion to address the merits of Wromas’ petition, we reverse.

On November 7, 2000, Wromas pled guilty to lewd and lascivious battery on a child twelve to sixteen years of age in violation of section…