Vann v. State

Vann appeals the summary denial of his motion for postconvietion relief filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850 that raised two grounds, only one of which is facially sufficient. Vann alleged that he was denied effective assistance of counsel in that counsel erroneously advised him to plead to the charge of sexual battery where Vann denied the charge, there was no medical evidence to link him to the charge, and the state had advised defense counsel that the victim was unwilling to testify. This allegation, if true, might entitle Vann to relief.

The trial court summarily…