Jenkins v. State

Roger David Jenkins appeals the summary denial of his motion for postconviction relief filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. We reverse only as to one of the four grounds raised.

A jury convicted appellant and his code-fendant, Mr. Stevens, of both attempt and conspiracy to traffic in cocaine. After the per curiam affirmance of his direct appeal by this court, 589 So.2d 1042, appellant filed a motion for postconviction relief. He alleged ineffective assistance of counsel based on four grounds: failure to timely move for a severance, failure to adequately prepare for…