Narrative Opinion Summary
Henry Atkins appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Duval County, presided over by Judge Angela M. Cox. The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's ruling on November 7, 2018, with Judges Rowe, Bilbrey, and Winsor concurring. The ruling is not final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved. Rachael E. Bushey represented Atkins, while the State was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi and Assistant Attorney General Kaitlin Weiss.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appeal Process and Jurisdictionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court reviewed the decision made by the Circuit Court for Duval County and affirmed the lower court's ruling.
Reasoning: Henry Atkins appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Duval County, presided over by Judge Angela M. Cox.
Finality of Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The ruling of the appellate court is not considered final until all potential post-decision motions are resolved.
Reasoning: The ruling is not final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.
Representation in Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Both parties in the appeal were represented by counsel, with Atkins represented by Rachael E. Bushey and the State by the Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General.
Reasoning: Rachael E. Bushey represented Atkins, while the State was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi and Assistant Attorney General Kaitlin Weiss.