Leo Robert Schofield appeals the summary denial of his motion for postconviction DNA testing filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.853. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.
In 1988 Schofield was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, Michelle. He filed a rule 3.853 motion seeking DNA testing of fingernail scrapings taken...
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