PADOVANO, J.
This is an appeal from an order summarily denying a motion for postconviction DNA testing. We conclude that the motion is sufficient on its face to establish a right to testing under rule 3.853 of the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure and that the rule is a valid exercise of judicial authority under the Florida Constitution. For these reasons, we reverse for a hearing on the motion.
The defendant, Thomas Crow, was convicted of first-degree murder...
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