Moore v. State

Steven E. Moore appeals the summary denial of his motion for postconviction relief filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. We reverse as to Moore’s claim that his attorney was ineffective for failing to object to the sentencing court’s imposition of a departure sentence without written reasons. We affirm the balance of the order without comment.

Moore’s claim is cognizable in a rule 3.850 motion. See Pilkington v. State, 734 So.2d 1153 (Fla. 2d DCA 1999). In denying Moore’s claim, the trial court concluded that the sentencing court, following Moore’s violation of community…