Espinoza v. State

This is a petition for writ of mandamus which seeks to compel additional findings by the trial court in proceedings relating to DNA testing. We deny the petition.

Pedro Pablo Espinoza filed a motion for postconviction DNA testing under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.853. In the motion he alleged that he had been convicted of sexual battery and trespassing. He requested DNA testing of evidence in the case.

The State and counsel for defendant-petitioner Espinoza entered into an agreed order for DNA testing. Pursuant to rule 3.853(c)(8), the results were provided to the parties. According to…