Sanders v. State

OPINION ON REHEARING

After denial of appellant’s motion for post-conviction relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850, appellant retained counsel. Within the rehearing time, counsel filed a timely motion for extension of time to file a motion for rehearing. Counsel explained that he had just been retained and requested an extension of time to study the record and prepare a motion for rehearing. The motion was denied and appellant has appealed.

We are unable to see a sound reason for denial of the motion for extension of time, and none has been suggested. The order under review is…