Narrative Opinion Summary
Carmus Renseler Shaw appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Baker County. The First District Court of Appeal of Florida, in case No. 1D16-4300, affirmed the lower court's ruling on March 22, 2018. The ruling was per curiam, with Judges Roberts, Rowe, and Winsor concurring. The decision is not considered final until any timely motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved. Shaw was represented by the Public Defender's Office, while the State was represented by the Attorney General's Office.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Procedure - Finality of Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision of the appellate court is not deemed final until any potential motions for rehearing or clarification are resolved, according to Florida's procedural rules.
Reasoning: The decision is not considered final until any timely motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.
Per Curiam Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court issued a per curiam decision, indicating a unanimous agreement among the judges without a separate written opinion.
Reasoning: The ruling was per curiam, with Judges Roberts, Rowe, and Winsor concurring.
Representation in Criminal Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: In criminal appeals, the appellant may be represented by a public defender while the state is represented by the Attorney General's Office.
Reasoning: Shaw was represented by the Public Defender's Office, while the State was represented by the Attorney General's Office.