Narrative Opinion Summary
The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Leon County in the case of Gregory Swenson v. State of Florida. The ruling was made on November 16, 2018, by a per curiam opinion with Judges Rowe, Bilbrey, and Winsor concurring. The order is not considered final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved. The appellant was represented by the Public Defender's Office, including Andy Thomas and assistants Jessica Yeary, Steven Seliger, and Joel Arnold. The appellee, the State of Florida, was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi.
Legal Issues Addressed
Finality of Appellate Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court's decision is not considered final until all timely and authorized motions are resolved, ensuring that parties have the opportunity to file for reconsideration or clarification if necessary.
Reasoning: The order is not considered final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.
Representation in Appellate Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant was represented by the Public Defender's Office, highlighting the role of public defenders in providing legal assistance to appellants in criminal cases.
Reasoning: The appellant was represented by the Public Defender's Office, including Andy Thomas and assistants Jessica Yeary, Steven Seliger, and Joel Arnold.
Role of the Attorney General in Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The State of Florida was represented by the Attorney General, which underscores the state's interest in defending lower court decisions on appeal.
Reasoning: The appellee, the State of Florida, was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi.