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Christopher Patrick Taylor v. State of Florida

Citation: Not availableDocket: 18-4904

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; October 7, 2019; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Christopher Patrick Taylor appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Escambia County, presided over by Judge Jennie Kinsey. The First District Court of Appeal of Florida, in case number 1D18-4904, affirmed the lower court's ruling on October 7, 2019. The court's decision was made per curiam, with Chief Judge Ray and Judges Wolf and M.K. Thomas concurring. The ruling is not considered final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved. Representation for the appellant included Andy Thomas, Public Defender, and Megan Long, Assistant Public Defender, while the appellee was represented by Ashley Moody, Attorney General.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court Rulings

Application: The appellate court upheld the decision of the Circuit Court for Escambia County without additional opinion.

Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida, in case number 1D18-4904, affirmed the lower court's ruling on October 7, 2019.

Finality of Appellate Court Decisions

Application: The appellate court's decision is not final until specific procedural motions are resolved, allowing for potential further review.

Reasoning: The ruling is not considered final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.

Per Curiam Decisions

Application: The decision was made per curiam, indicating a unanimous decision by the judges without a detailed opinion.

Reasoning: The court's decision was made per curiam, with Chief Judge Ray and Judges Wolf and M.K. Thomas concurring.