Narrative Opinion Summary
Michael Odhiambo appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, presided over by Judge Nancy Moate Ley. The case was reviewed by the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, where the opinion was filed on January 2, 2019. The court affirmed the lower court's decision. Legal representation for Odhiambo was provided by Luke Newman from Luke Newman, P.A., while the State of Florida was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi and Assistant Attorney General Katie Salemi Ashby. Judges Casanueva, Kelly, and Atkinson concurred with the decision. The document notes that it is not final until the time to file a rehearing motion expires or, if such a motion is filed, it is resolved.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review of Lower Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court reviewed and affirmed the decision made by the Circuit Court for Pinellas County.
Reasoning: The case was reviewed by the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, where the opinion was filed on January 2, 2019. The court affirmed the lower court's decision.
Finality of Judicial Opinionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The opinion is not considered final until the expiration of the rehearing period or the resolution of any filed rehearing motion.
Reasoning: The document notes that it is not final until the time to file a rehearing motion expires or, if such a motion is filed, it is resolved.