Ojeda v. Moore

Michael Ojeda petitions for a belated appeal. See Fla. R.App. 9.140(j). We grant the petition.

After his conviction of armed burglary and unlawful possession of a firearm, defendant’s privately retained counsel initiated an appeal in this court. Thereafter, counsel filed a motion to dismiss the direct appeal, reciting that counsel had thoroughly researched all potential issues for direct appeal and could find no meritorious ground for appeal. Counsel requested that the appeal be dismissed, without prejudice to the defendant to pursue collateral relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure…