Jones v. State

Marvin Jones has appealed an order summarily denying his motion for post-conviction relief pursuant to Rule 3.850, Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Jones was convicted of manslaughter, which offense was committed on June 7, 1988. His guidelines scoresheet reflected a total of 101 points, corresponding to a recommended range of “3-7 years.” 1 Jones was sentenced on January 9, 1990 to 10 years incarceration followed by 5 years probation. Jones appealed, but the appeal was closed prior to consideration on its merits based on a failure to pay the…