Magwood v. State

NORTHCUTT, Judge.

Donald Magwood contends that the Florida Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Leroux, 689 So.2d 235 (Fla.1996), is retroactive. On that premise, he argues that his motion for posteonviction relief, filed more than two years after his conviction became final, nevertheless was timely because it was founded on Leroux. We disagree with Magwood’s premise, and affirm the summary denial of his motion.

Magwood entered a negotiated plea of nolo contendere to a criminal charge, was adjudicated guilty, and was sentenced to imprisonment. More than two years after the conviction became…