Thomas v. State

Corey Denard Thomas (“Thomas”) appeals the summary denial of his motion for postconviction relief filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. After a jury trial, Thomas was convicted of trafficking in illegal drugs in an amount exceeding 28 grams, but less than 30 kilograms, and was sentenced to serve 30 years in the Department of Corrections, with a 25-year minimum mandatory sentence. See § 893.135(l)(c)l.e., Fla. Stat. (2012). Thomas alleged five claims in his motion. “To uphold the trial court’s summary denial of claims raised in a 3.850 motion, the claims must be either…