Narrative Opinion Summary
Paul Aarons appealed an order from the Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Broward County, which denied his motion under Rule 3.800. The appeal was reviewed by the Fourth District Court of Appeal of Florida. The court issued a per curiam decision affirming the lower court's ruling without requiring an appearance from the appellee, the State of Florida. The decision was made on August 2, 2018, and is not final until any timely filed motion for rehearing is resolved.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review of Rule 3.800 Motionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Fourth District Court of Appeal of Florida reviewed the denial of a Rule 3.800 motion and affirmed the lower court's order.
Reasoning: Paul Aarons appealed an order from the Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Broward County, which denied his motion under Rule 3.800.
Finality of Appellate Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision of the appellate court is not final until the resolution of any timely filed motion for rehearing.
Reasoning: The decision was made on August 2, 2018, and is not final until any timely filed motion for rehearing is resolved.
Per Curiam Decisions in Appellate Courtssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court issued a per curiam decision affirming the lower court's ruling without a detailed opinion.
Reasoning: The court issued a per curiam decision affirming the lower court's ruling without requiring an appearance from the appellee, the State of Florida.