Hayward v. State

Richard Hayward appeals from the trial court’s order denying his 3.850 motion for post conviction relief. Fla. R.Crim. P. 3.850. He claims that his trial attorneys were ineffective for failing to advise him, prior to plea, that he would be ineligible for gain time.1

In this case, Hayward was charged with one count of attempted first degree murder with a firearm and one count of shooting into an occupied vehicle, crimes which carry a potential sentence of life and fifteen years, respectively.2 The information also alleged that Hayward discharged the firearm, causing death or great bodily harm.…