Narrative Opinion Summary
Ronnie Fay Stookey appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Duval County, with Steven B. Whittington presiding as judge. The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's ruling on March 2, 2018, with Chief Judge B.L. Thomas and Judges Makar and Winokur concurring. The decision is not final until the resolution of any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. Stookey was represented by Andy Thomas, Public Defender, and Megan Lynne Long, Assistant Public Defender, while the State was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi and Assistant Attorney General Jason W. Rodriguez.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Lower Court Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision made by the Circuit Court for Duval County, indicating that the appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's judgment.
Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's ruling on March 2, 2018, with Chief Judge B.L. Thomas and Judges Makar and Winokur concurring.
Finality of Appellate Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision of the appellate court is not considered final until the resolution of any motions made under specific Florida appellate rules, allowing for the possibility of further judicial review or modification.
Reasoning: The decision is not final until the resolution of any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Representation in Appellate Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The parties involved in the appeal were represented by appointed legal counsel, highlighting the importance of legal representation in appellate procedures.
Reasoning: Stookey was represented by Andy Thomas, Public Defender, and Megan Lynne Long, Assistant Public Defender, while the State was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi and Assistant Attorney General Jason W. Rodriguez.