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Richard Mcdermott Appellant, v. State of Florida, Appellee.
Richard McDermott appeals the trial court's summary denial of his motion for postconviction relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. Regarding Ground Three, alleging a failure to timely communicate a favorable plea offer and acceptance, this Court reverses the summary denial and remands for an evidentiary hearing related to the same. See Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.850(f)(8). This Court affirms as to all other grounds and issues raised.
AFFIRMED in part, REVERSED in part, and REMANDED for further proceedings.
PER CURIAM.
TRAVER, C.J., and NARDELLA and SMITH, JJ., concur.
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Docket No: Case No. 6D2024-0386
Decided: February 28, 2025
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida, Sixth District.
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