Gallant v. State

STRINGER, Judge.

Christopher Gallant seeks review of the circuit court’s order summarily denying his motion for postconviction relief filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. We reverse and remand for an evidentiary hearing.

Gallant entered a no contest plea to one count of arson of a dwelling pursuant to an open plea agreement. The court sentenced him to fifteen years’ prison followed by ten years’ probation. He timely filed a motion for modification of sentence, motion to withdraw his plea, and a motion for bond pending appeal. At the hearing on these motions, his defense…