Anderson v. State

Raymond Bernard Anderson presents a timely claim of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel, arguing that his counsel was ineffective for failing to preserve two alleged errors through motion pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800(b)(2), and in failing to pursue those issues on appeal if necessary. We find no merit to petitioner’s contention that his appellate counsel was ineffective for failing to challenge the imposition of a minimum mandatory term based on the jury’s finding that he had discharged a firearm during the commission of his crime. However, we agree with…