Morgan v. State

Calvin Morgan seeks a belated appeal, alleging that state action frustrated his right to a timely appeal. He had earlier appealed the trial court’s denial of his 3.850 motion for post-conviction relief. We reversed in part and remanded the case for further consideration of a sentencing issue. See Morgan v. State, 840 So.2d 1151 (Fla. 5th DCA 2003). The trial court entered a “revised order denying defendant’s motion for post-conviction relief.” This revised order was signed and dated by the circuit judge on April 22, 2003. However, the certificate of service indicated that the order was not…