Duhart v. State

Defendant-appellant, Edmond J. Duhart, was tried by a jury and convicted of robbery, unlawful possession of a weapon while engaged in a criminal offense and possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Duhart appealed his conviction which was affirmed by this court. See Duhart v. State, 348 So.2d 387 (Fla. 3d DCA 1977). Thereafter, pursuant to Fla.R.Crim.P. 3.850, he filed a motion to vacate judgment and sentence and as ground therefor he primarily alleges that he was denied effective assistance of counsel at his preliminary hearing and trial. After a full evidentiary hearing, the trial judge found…