Kessell v. State

Phillip Kessell appeals the summary denial of a rule 3.850 motion, in which he sought to withdraw a plea based on ineffective assistance of counsel. We find no error in denying the motion and affirm.

Kessell was charged with count I, attempted first degree murder with a weapon; count II, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon; count III, kidnapping; count IV, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm; count V, perpetrating a felony causing bodily injury; and count VI, sexual battery with great force. Kessell attacked an ex-girlfriend as she was re*1032turning home. He hit her in the head with a…