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Todd Xavier Thomas v. State of Florida

Citation: Not availableDocket: 18-1451

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; October 10, 2019; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Todd Xavier Thomas appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Duval County, with Marianne L. Aho presiding. The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's ruling on October 10, 2019. The decision was made per curiam, with Chief Judge RAY and Judges B.L. THOMAS and WINOKUR 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. Todd Xavier Thomas represented himself in the appeal, while the State of Florida was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody.

Legal Issues Addressed

Per Curiam Decision

Application: The appellate court issued a unanimous decision without a detailed opinion, indicating agreement among the judges.

Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's ruling on October 10, 2019. The decision was made per curiam, with Chief Judge RAY and Judges B.L. THOMAS and WINOKUR concurring.

Resolution of Appeals

Application: The decision is not considered final until all potential motions under specific appellate rules are resolved, indicating the process for finalizing appellate decisions.

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.

Self-Representation in Appeals

Application: A party in the appellate process, Todd Xavier Thomas, represented himself, highlighting the right to self-representation.

Reasoning: Todd Xavier Thomas represented himself in the appeal, while the State of Florida was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody.