Mark Ward v. State

Mark Ward appeals the summary denial of his motion for postconviction relief filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. We affirm as to Grounds One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, and Eight. However, because the record does not conclusively refute Ward’s claim that counsel was ineffective for misadvising him that if he decided to testify in his own defense the State could inquire into the specific nature of his prior convictions, we reverse the summary denial of Ground Seven and remand for attachment of portions of the record conclusively refuting that claim or for an…