Simpson v. State

Elvin Simpson [“Simpson”] appeals the order of the Brevard County Circuit Court denying his motion for post-conviction relief. We affirm as to all issues save one.

Simpson alleged in his 3.850 motion that he was informed by a friend, Charles Pine, that the State was seeking to have him *1242sentenced for life but when he asked his attorney about it, his attorney responded, “Don’t believe rumors, the most you can get is the guidelines.” Simpson attached affidavits from Bruce and Sharon Pine averring that “Mr. Green at no time indicated the possibility of Mr. Simpson receiving a sentence of natural…