Siler v. State

Lorenzo William Siler appeals the trial court’s denial of his Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800(b)(2) motion. He argues that the trial court was under a mistaken belief of law when it imposed his sentence. We agree.

In 2011, Siler pleaded no contest to four counts of burglary of a dwelling and was sentenced as a youthful offender to two years’ imprisonment followed by four years’ probation. After his release from prison in 2013, an affidavit of violation of probation was filed against Siler. He admitted to the technical violations. At the sentencing hearing, defense counsel requested…