Meehan v. State

Kevin M. Meehan appeals an order denying his motion for postconviction relief. We conclude that the trial court erred in denying the motion insofar at it alleged that defense counsel was ineffective for not investigating and pursuing a defense of voluntary intoxication. See, e.g., Hester v. State, 732 So.2d 331, 332 (Fla. 1st DCA 1998); Bartley v. State, 689 So.2d 372, 373 (Fla. 1st DCA 1997). The trial court denied the motion on the ground that a claim of voluntary intoxication would have been inconsistent with Mr. Meehan’s defense of innocence. The record does suggest that defense counsel…