Goddard v. State

Robert Goddard appeals the order summarily denying his motion for postconviction relief filed under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. Because the record does not conclusively refute Mr. Goddard’s claim that counsel provided ineffective assistance by misadvising him regaining the deportation consequences of pleading guilty, we reverse and remand for further consideration of Mr. Goddard’s claim.

Background

Mr. Goddard is an immigrant from Barbados and is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. In August 2015, pursuant to a negotiated plea agreement, Mr. Goddard pleaded guilty to…