Summary
In Williams v. State, 207 So.3d 253 (Fla. 5th DCA 2016), we affirmed the summary denial of Williams's first, third and fourth claims for relief. However, we reversed the summary denial of his second claim, which asserted that his counsel was ineffective for agreeing to, or failing to object to, portions of the self-defense jury instruction that improperly shifted the burden of proof from the State to him.
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No. 5D16–575.
07-22-2016
Jason WILLIAMS, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
Jason Williams, Lowell, pro se. No Appearance for Appellee.
Jason Williams, Lowell, pro se.
No Appearance for Appellee.
PER CURIAM.
Jason Williams appeals the summary denial of his motion for postconviction relief filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. We affirm as to Grounds One, Three, and Four. However, because the record does not conclusively refute Williams' claim that his counsel was ineffective for failing to object to portions of the self-defense jury instruction that improperly shifted the burden of proof, we reverse the summary denial of Ground Four and remand for attachment of portions of the record conclusively refuting that claim or for an evidentiary hearing. See Freeman v. State, 761 So.2d 1055, 1061 (Fla.2000) ("[A] defendant is entitled to an evidentiary hearing on a postconviction relief motion unless (1) the motion, files, and records in the case conclusively show that the prisoner is entitled to no relief, or (2) the motion or a particular claim is legally insufficient." (citing Maharaj v. State, 684 So.2d 726 (Fla.1996) )).
AFFIRMED in part, REVERSED in part, and REMANDED.
LAWSON, C.J., BERGER and LAMBERT, JJ., concur.