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Bruce McCray v. State of Florida

Citation: Not availableDocket: 18-3317

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; September 25, 2018; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The First District Court of Appeal of Florida issued a ruling on case number 1D18-3317, involving petitioner Bruce McCray and the State of Florida as the respondent. The court denied McCray's petition for a writ of mandamus, concluding that the request lacked merit. Judges Roberts, Rowe, and Ray concurred with the decision. The ruling is not final until the resolution of any timely motions filed under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. McCray represented himself in this case, while the respondent was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi.

Legal Issues Addressed

Finality of Court Rulings

Application: The decision of the court is not considered final until any motions filed under the applicable Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure are resolved.

Reasoning: The ruling is not final until the resolution of any timely motions filed under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Pro Se Representation

Application: Bruce McCray represented himself in the legal proceedings against the State of Florida.

Reasoning: McCray represented himself in this case, while the respondent was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi.

Writ of Mandamus Denial

Application: The court determined that the petition for a writ of mandamus filed by Bruce McCray was without merit, thereby denying the request.

Reasoning: The court denied McCray's petition for a writ of mandamus, concluding that the request lacked merit.