The petition seeking a belated appeal of the judgment and sentence rendered on April 27, 2011, in Duval County Circuit Court case number 16-2010-CF-007410-AXXX-MA, is granted. Upon issuance of mandate, a copy of this opinion shall be furnished to the clerk of the lower tribunal for treatment as a notice of appeal. If petitioner qualifies for the appointment of counsel at public expense, the lower tribunal is directed to appoint counsel to repre*1210sent him for purposes of the belated appeal authorized by this opinion.
PADOVANO, LEWIS, and WETHERELL, JJ., concur.