Barnes v. State

DAVIS, Judge.

Michael Ray Barnes challenges the denial of his motion for postconviction relief filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850(b) in which he raised six claims. We affirm the postconviction court’s order as to all claims except claim five, which we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

In September 2006, Barnes was found guilty by a jury of one count of capital sexual battery and two counts of battery. He was sentenced to life in prison on the sexual battery conviction and to time served on the two battery convictions. Barnes filed his rule 3.850(b) motion on…