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Jacob M. Veal v. State of Florida

Citation: Not availableDocket: 17-3927

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; May 2, 2018; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Jacob M. Veal appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Duval County, presided over by Judge Angela M. Cox. The First District Court of Appeal of Florida, in a per curiam decision dated May 2, 2018, affirmed the lower court's ruling. The appellate court's decision was made with concurrence from Judges Ray, Bilbrey, and Winokur. The ruling is not final until any timely and authorized post-decision motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved. The appellant was represented by Andy Thomas, Public Defender, and Steven L. Seliger, Assistant Public Defender, while the appellee was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court Decision

Application: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Duval County, indicating agreement with the lower court's ruling.

Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida, in a per curiam decision dated May 2, 2018, affirmed the lower court's ruling.

Appellate Procedure and Finality of Ruling

Application: The ruling of the appellate court is not considered final until all potential post-decision motions are resolved, adhering to Florida's procedural rules.

Reasoning: The ruling is not final until any timely and authorized post-decision motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.