Williams v. State

ROBERT P. SMITH, Jr., Chief Judge.

Williams appeals from the trial court’s order denying him post-judgment relief, Fla. R. Cr. P. 3.850, from his conviction for murder in the first degree and life sentence. Williams’ motion complained that he was denied effective assistance of counsel in that Eighth Circuit Public Defender Parla-piano, who withdrew from the representation at trial on request by Williams, and by leave of court, allegedly failed to contact Williams’ parents as potential witnesses. The public defender stood by to assist Williams, at request of the trial court, while Williams…