Davidson v. State

Duane Davidson, the appellant, was initially sentenced to 12 years in prison for attempted first-degree murder. The trial court set aside this sentence, however, and resentenced him to serve “the full term of 12 years” in prison. The appellant then filed this rule 3.800(a) motion seeking elimination of the phrase “full term” from his sentence. He also alleged that the trial court failed to award him sufficient credit for time served in jail prior to sentencing and from his original sentencing to his re-sentencing. The trial court granted relief on the second claim and awarded the appellant a…