Narrative Opinion Summary
Gerry Lester Richardson appealed an order from the Circuit Court for Duval County, with the case numbered 1D16-1151. The appeal was heard by the District Court of Appeal, First District of Florida. The court, in an opinion filed on July 6, 2016, affirmed the lower court's order. The judges concurring in this decision were Lewis, Wetherell, and Ray. The appellant was represented by Nancy A. Daniels, Public Defender, and Steven L. Seliger, Assistant Public Defender, while the appellee, State of Florida, was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi. The ruling is not final until the time to file a motion for rehearing expires and any such motions are resolved.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Lower Court's Ordersubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The District Court of Appeal, First District of Florida, confirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Duval County by affirming the order that was appealed.
Reasoning: The court, in an opinion filed on July 6, 2016, affirmed the lower court's order.
Appellate Procedure and Finality of Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The opinion by the District Court of Appeal is considered affirmed, but it is not final until the expiration of the time allowed for filing a motion for rehearing and the resolution of any such motions.
Reasoning: The ruling is not final until the time to file a motion for rehearing expires and any such motions are resolved.