Narrative Opinion Summary
In the case of M.L., a child, J.M. (Appellant) appeals against the Department of Children and Families and the Guardian Ad Litem Program (Appellees) concerning a decision made by the Circuit Court for Pasco County, presided over by Judge James R. Stearns. The appellate court, specifically the Second District Court of Appeal of Florida, issued an opinion on July 27, 2018, affirming the lower court's ruling. The representation for the Appellant included Timothy M. Beasley of The Beasley Law Firm, while the Appellees were represented by Bernie McCabe (State Attorney), Leslie M. Layne (Assistant State Attorney), Elizabeth Siano Harris (Defending Best Interests Project), and Thomasina Moore. The decision was made with Judges Silberman, Badalamenti, and Rothstein-Youakim concurring. No further action is specified pending the expiration of time to file a rehearing motion.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review of Circuit Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court reviewed and affirmed the decision made by the Circuit Court for Pasco County without specifying further action beyond the potential for a rehearing motion.
Reasoning: The appellate court, specifically the Second District Court of Appeal of Florida, issued an opinion on July 27, 2018, affirming the lower court's ruling.
Judicial Concurrence in Appellate Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision of the appellate court was made with all participating judges in agreement, indicating a unanimous decision.
Reasoning: The decision was made with Judges Silberman, Badalamenti, and Rothstein-Youakim concurring.
Procedural Posture Following Appellate Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case does not proceed to further action until the period for filing a rehearing motion expires.
Reasoning: No further action is specified pending the expiration of time to file a rehearing motion.
Representation in Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case highlights the roles of various legal representatives for both the appellant and appellees during the appellate process.
Reasoning: The representation for the Appellant included Timothy M. Beasley of The Beasley Law Firm, while the Appellees were represented by Bernie McCabe (State Attorney), Leslie M. Layne (Assistant State Attorney), Elizabeth Siano Harris (Defending Best Interests Project), and Thomasina Moore.