Narrative Opinion Summary
The document pertains to the appellate case RICO CIELO v. STATE OF FLORIDA, with the appeal originating from the Circuit Court for Polk County, presided over by Judge Reinaldo Ojeda. The case number is 2D15-2975, and the opinion was filed on June 20, 2018. The appellant, represented by Elizabeth Everson from Everson Legal, P.A., sought to challenge a decision against the appellee, the State of Florida, represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi and Assistant Attorney General Peter N. Koclanes. The appellate court, in a per curiam decision, affirmed the lower court’s ruling. Judges LaRose, Badalamenti, and Rothstein-Youakim concurred with this decision. The document notes that the ruling is not final until the time to file a rehearing motion expires, and any motions filed must be resolved by the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District.
Legal Issues Addressed
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Application: The appellate court affirmed the decision of the lower court without issuing a detailed opinion, indicating agreement with the ruling of the Circuit Court for Polk County.
Reasoning: The appellate court, in a per curiam decision, affirmed the lower court’s ruling.
Finality of Appellate Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision by the appellate court is not considered final until the period for filing a motion for rehearing has passed and any such motions are resolved.
Reasoning: The document notes that the ruling is not final until the time to file a rehearing motion expires, and any motions filed must be resolved by the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District.