State v. Retalic

The State of Florida appeals the trial court’s order granting post-conviction relief, pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850, to Joe Mike Retalie for ineffective assistance of trial counsel. Because the three grounds relied upon in *316granting relief are legally insufficient, we reverse.

A jury found Retalie guilty of armed burglary and two counts of grand theft. He was sentenced as a prison releasee reoffender (PRR) to life in prison for the burglary charge pursuant to sections 775.082(9)(a)l-3, Florida Statutes, and to concurrent five-year terms for the two counts of grand theft.…