Ricardo Reshan Reynolds v. State of Florida

Appellant seeks review of the order revoking his probation and sentencing him to prison. He contends that the trial court erred in accepting his plea admitting to the probation violation without first conducting a competency hearing. We agree and reverse.

Appellant was arrested for a violation of probation (VOP). Thereafter, at the request of the trial court, defense counsel filed a motion to determine Appellant’s competency because Appellant attempted to enter an open plea knowing the score sheet minimum for his offense was more than the plea offer from the State. The court appointed an…