Dixon v. State

John Dixon appeals the summary denial of his motion for postconviction relief. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Dixon is serving a life sentence for sexual battery, following his plea of no contest. The motion contains numerous arguments for relief. We have examined these in their entirety, and find only one colorable claim. Dixon alleges that his trial attorney promised he would serve no more than three years in a “treatment center,” followed by probation, if he agreed to plead rather than contest the charges. If true, this would entitle Dixon to withdraw the plea. See, e.g., Bullard v.…