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Tyrrell Holmes v. State of Florida

Citation: Not availableDocket: 17-2939

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; April 11, 2018; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Tyrrell Holmes appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Escambia County, where Judge Jan Shackelford presided. The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's ruling on April 11, 2018. The panel consisted of Chief Judge B.L. Thomas and Judges Bilbrey and Jay, who all concurred with the decision. The ruling is not final until the resolution of any timely motions filed under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. Representing Holmes was the Public Defender's office, with Andy Thomas and Joel Arnold as counsel. The State was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi and Assistant Attorney General Holly N. Simcox.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appeal from Circuit Court Decision

Application: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida reviewed and affirmed the decision made by the Circuit Court for Escambia County.

Reasoning: Tyrrell Holmes appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Escambia County, where Judge Jan Shackelford presided.

Finality of Appellate Court Decisions

Application: The appellate court's decision is not considered final until any timely motions under the specified Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure are resolved.

Reasoning: The ruling is not final until the resolution of any timely motions filed under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Judicial Concurrence in Appellate Panel

Application: All judges on the appellate panel concurred with the decision to affirm the lower court's ruling.

Reasoning: The panel consisted of Chief Judge B.L. Thomas and Judges Bilbrey and Jay, who all concurred with the decision.

Representation in Appellate Proceedings

Application: The appellant was represented by the Public Defender's office, while the State was represented by the Attorney General's office.

Reasoning: Representing Holmes was the Public Defender's office, with Andy Thomas and Joel Arnold as counsel. The State was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi and Assistant Attorney General Holly N. Simcox.