Evans v. State

706 So. 2d 127, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 1878, 1998 WL 80441
Procedural entryThis page is a short order in Evans v. State. Read the opinion of the Court — 675 So. 2d 1012
District Court of Appeal of Florida·Decided February 27, 1998·No. No. 97-3203·Published

Opinion

W. SHARP, Judge.

We affirm the summary denial of Evans’ motion filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. His allegations that trial counsel was ineffective because he failed to present a possible involuntary intoxication defense are general and vague. They do not prima facie establish an ineffective assistance ground. See Stevens v. State, 693 So.2d 144 (Fla. 5th DCA 1997). The record refutes Evans’ allegation that he was unaware of the consequences of being sentenced as an habitual offender. Evans’ stipulation that he qualified as an habitual offender renders any failure by the trial court to make a formal finding on this issue harmless error. DaCosta v. State, 647 So.2d 818 (Fla.1994).

AFFIRMED.

HARRIS and ANTOON, JJ., concur.

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Stevens v. State
693 So. 2d 144 (District Court of Appeal of Florida, 1997)
DaCosta v. State
647 So. 2d 818 (Supreme Court of Florida, 1994)