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Timothy Hibbard v. State of Florida

Citation: Not availableDocket: 17-4744

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; September 26, 2018; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Timothy Hibbard appealed a decision from the Circuit Court of Escambia County, which was presided over by Judge Edward P. Nickinson, III. The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's ruling on September 26, 2018, with Judges Wolf, Lewis, and Rowe concurring. The appellate decision is not final until the resolution of any timely motions filed under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. Hibbard was represented by the Public Defender's office, with Andy Thomas and Kathryn Lane as counsel. The State of Florida was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi and Assistant Attorneys General Frank Xavier Moehrle, Jr. and Amanda Stokes.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court's Decision

Application: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court of Escambia County, indicating concurrence with the lower court's ruling.

Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's ruling on September 26, 2018, with Judges Wolf, Lewis, and Rowe concurring.

Appellate Review Process

Application: The decision of the First District Court of Appeal of Florida is subject to change if any timely motions are filed under specific appellate rules.

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

Representation in Criminal Appeals

Application: The appellant, Timothy Hibbard, was represented by the Public Defender's office, demonstrating the role of public defenders in criminal appeals.

Reasoning: Hibbard was represented by the Public Defender's office, with Andy Thomas and Kathryn Lane as counsel.