September 2014 Monthly Opinion

Allen, Arthur Lee v. State, COCA Case No. F-2013-608 (September 16, 2014)
(Double Jeopardy/Double Punishment) Same handgun formed basis for two counts of Possession of a Firearm AFC. One count reversed with instructions to dismiss.

Brown, Montre v. State, COCA Case No. C-2013-730 (September 17, 2014)
(Guilty Plea Decisions; Ineffective Assistance of Counsel) Certiorari granted for withdrawal of plea; counsel ineffective for failing to investigate and litigate competency.

Collins, Mark Stephen v. State, COCA Case No. RE-2013-887 (September 10, 2014)
(Revocation/Acceleration Decisions; Abuse of Discretion; Sentence, Excessive) Ordering post-imprisonment supervision that extends beyond the expiration of suspended sentence, is an abuse of discretion. Remanded to vacate post-imprisonment supervision.

Goodwin, Lela Mae v. State, COCA Case No. RE-2013-885 (September 30, 2014)
(Revocation/Acceleration Decisions; Statutory Construction; Sentence, Excessive) Remanded to strike the post-imprisonment supervision imposed after revocation because that statute was not in effect at the time of original sentencing.

Rodriguez, Nick v. State, COCA Case No. C-2013-973 (September 8, 2014)
(Guilty Plea Decisions; Double Jeopardy/Double Punishment; Ineffective Assistance of Counsel) Double Jeopardy/Double Punishment claim deemed waived, but counsel was ineffective for not objecting. One count dismissed.