Narrative Opinion Summary
The District Court of Appeal, First District of Florida, addressed the petition for writ of certiorari filed by Sean McWilliams against the State of Florida. The court issued an opinion on August 8, 2014, in which it denied the petition on the merits. The legal representation for the petitioner included David M. Robbins and Susan Z. Cohen from Epstein. Robbins, while the respondent, represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi and Assistant Attorney General Wesley Paxson, III. The decision was reached with Chief Judge Lewis and Judges Benton and Ray concurring. The ruling is not final until the time for filing a motion for rehearing expires and any such motion is resolved.
Legal Issues Addressed
Denial of Petition for Writ of Certiorarisubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court evaluated the merits of the petition for writ of certiorari filed by the petitioner and determined that it should be denied.
Reasoning: The court issued an opinion on August 8, 2014, in which it denied the petition on the merits.
Finality of Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The ruling in this case is not considered final until the time for filing a motion for rehearing has expired and any such motion has been resolved.
Reasoning: The ruling is not final until the time for filing a motion for rehearing expires and any such motion is resolved.