¶1The petition seeking belated appeal is granted and Otis Spurgeon is hereby afforded a belated appeal of the judgment and sentence in case number 04-237CF in the Circuit Court for Washington County. Upon issuance of mandate in this cause, a copy of this opinion will be provided to the clerk of the circuit court, with directions that it be treated as a notice of appeal. Fla. R.App. P. 9.141(c)(5)(D).
¶2The circuit court is directed to appoint counsel to represent petitioner in the appeal if he qualifies for such an appointment.
¶3PETITION GRANTED.