PER CURIAM. The petition seeking a belated appeal of the judgment and sentence rendered on or about August 15, 2012, in Walton County Circuit Court case number 2011-CF-000702, is granted. Upon issuance of mandate, a copy of this opinion shall be furnished to the clerk of the lower tribunal for treatment as notice of appeal. If petitioner qualifies for the appointment of counsel at public expense, the lower tribunal is directed to appoint counsel to represent him in the belated appeal authorized by this opinion. LEWIS, C.J., BENTON and SWANSON, JJ., concur.