Narrative Opinion Summary
The appellate decision concerns Jonathan Monsanto-Berrio (Appellant) versus the State of Florida (Appellee), case number 2D18-436. The appeal was filed in the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, following a ruling from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, presided over by Judge Michelle Sisco. The opinion was issued on October 10, 2018. The court affirmed the lower court's decision, with Judges Villanti, Black, and Salario concurring. The ruling is not final until the time to file a rehearing motion expires, and if such a motion is filed, it will be determined by the district court. Rachael E. Reese represented the Appellant.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Procedure in Floridasubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court reviewed the decision of the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County and affirmed the ruling.
Reasoning: The appellate decision concerns Jonathan Monsanto-Berrio (Appellant) versus the State of Florida (Appellee), case number 2D18-436.
Finality of Appellate Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision of the appellate court is not considered final until the period for filing a rehearing motion has expired or, if filed, until it has been resolved.
Reasoning: The ruling is not final until the time to file a rehearing motion expires, and if such a motion is filed, it will be determined by the district court.
Judicial Concurrencesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision of the appellate court was a unanimous concurrence among the judges involved in the case.
Reasoning: The court affirmed the lower court's decision, with Judges Villanti, Black, and Salario concurring.