Clark v. State

Vincent B. Clark appeals an order denying his motion for post-conviction relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. Defendant pled nolo contendere to trafficking in cocaine. He was sentenced to a twelve year term, with a three year mandatory minimum sentence. He was granted a furlough. It was agreed that his sentence would be mitigated to a three year mandatory minimum upon his surrender in open court on March 9, 1990. Defendant failed to surrender on March 9, 1990 and was apprehended two years later, on March 4, 1992.

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