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Vincent Johnson v. State of Florida

Citation: Not availableDocket: 16-1750

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; July 18, 2016; Florida; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

Vincent Johnson appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Escambia County, represented pro se. The case was reviewed by the First District Court of Appeal in Florida, with the opinion filed on July 19, 2016. The court affirmed the lower court's order, with Judges Wolf, B.L. Thomas, and Osterhaus concurring. The ruling is not final until the time expires for filing a motion for rehearing and considering any such motion.

Legal Issues Addressed

Finality of Appellate Decisions

Application: The ruling of the appellate court is not considered final until the period for filing a motion for rehearing expires and any such motion has been decided.

Reasoning: The ruling is not final until the time expires for filing a motion for rehearing and considering any such motion.

Standard for Appeals in Florida

Application: The First District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County and affirmed the lower court's order.

Reasoning: The court affirmed the lower court's order, with Judges Wolf, B.L. Thomas, and Osterhaus concurring.