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Sean McWilliams v. State of Florida

Citation: Not availableDocket: 14-0925

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; August 10, 2014; Florida; State Appellate Court

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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 Certiorari

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 Decisions

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.