Dames v. State

Joseph E. Dames appeals the summary denial of his motion for postconviction relief filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. Dames was adjudicated guilty, after a jury trial, of first-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder. In his rule 3.850 motion, Dames asserted four claims. On appeal, Dames challenges the trial court’s ruling on two of them. We find further proceedings are warranted to determine Dames’ claim that his trial counsel was ineffective for failing to advise Dames that his testimony was necessary for the jury to be instructed on the defense of…