Narrative Opinion Summary
James Jason Ford appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Manatee County, presided over by Judge Brian Iten, in case number 2D17-2102. The appeal was heard in the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District. The court issued an opinion on May 18, 2018, affirming the lower court's ruling. The appellant was represented by Howard L. Dimmig, II, the Public Defender, with assistance from Clark E. Green. The appellee, the State of Florida, was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi and Assistant Attorney General Susan M. Shanahan. The decision was reached per curiam, with Chief Judge LaRose and Judges Silberman and Salario concurring. The document notes that the opinion is not final until the time to file a rehearing motion has expired, and if such a motion is filed, until it is resolved.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appeal Process and Finality of Judgmentssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court affirms the lower court's decision, indicating the judgment is not final until the time for filing a rehearing motion has expired, or if filed, until it is resolved.
Reasoning: The opinion is not final until the time to file a rehearing motion has expired, and if such a motion is filed, until it is resolved.
Per Curiam Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court issued a per curiam decision, meaning the decision is made by the court collectively and unanimously without a specific judge authoring the opinion.
Reasoning: The decision was reached per curiam, with Chief Judge LaRose and Judges Silberman and Salario concurring.
Representation in Criminal Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant in a criminal appeal was represented by the Public Defender’s office, highlighting the provision of legal representation for defendants.
Reasoning: The appellant was represented by Howard L. Dimmig, II, the Public Defender, with assistance from Clark E. Green.
Role of the Attorney General in Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Attorney General's office represents the state in appellate cases, providing legal arguments to support the lower court's decision.
Reasoning: The appellee, the State of Florida, was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi and Assistant Attorney General Susan M. Shanahan.