Narrative Opinion Summary
The appeal filed by Thomas Bostick (DOC #T13088) against the State of Florida, case number 2D17-3131, has been reviewed by the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District. The opinion was filed on March 2, 2018, and the court affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, presided over by Senior Judge J. Rogers Padgett. The ruling was unanimous, with Chief Judge LaRose and Judges Khouzam and Lucas concurring. The status of the ruling is noted as not final until the time expires for filing a rehearing motion, and if such a motion is filed, it will be determined by the court.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review of Trial Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court reviews the decision of the trial court and affirms it, indicating that the lower court's decision was correct and will stand.
Reasoning: The appeal filed by Thomas Bostick (DOC #T13088) against the State of Florida, case number 2D17-3131, has been reviewed by the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District.
Finality of Appellate Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court's decision is not considered final until the period for filing a motion for rehearing has expired, and if such a motion is filed, it must be resolved by the court.
Reasoning: The status of the ruling is noted as not final until the time expires for filing a rehearing motion, and if such a motion is filed, it will be determined by the court.