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Leila Elizabeth Alayyah a/k/a Leila Elizabeth Sanchez-Rebelloso v. State of Florida

Citation: Not availableDocket: 18-4446

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; October 17, 2019; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Leila Elizabeth Alayyah, also known as Leila Elizabeth Sanchez-Rebelloso, appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Escambia County, presided over by Judge Jan Shackelford. The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's ruling without elaboration, indicating agreement among the judges B.L. Thomas, Rowe, and M.K. Thomas. The decision is not final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved. Representation for the appellant was provided by the Public Defender's office, while the appellee was represented by the Attorney General of Florida.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court Rulings

Application: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the ruling of the Circuit Court for Escambia County without providing further explanation, indicating the appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's ruling without elaboration, indicating agreement among the judges B.L. Thomas, Rowe, and M.K. Thomas.

Finality of Appellate Decisions

Application: The appellate court's decision is subject to change if any motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are filed and resolved, suggesting the decision is not immediately final.

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

Representation in Appellate Proceedings

Application: The appellant was represented by the Public Defender's office and the appellee by the Attorney General of Florida, illustrating the roles of these legal representatives in the appellate process.

Reasoning: Representation for the appellant was provided by the Public Defender's office, while the appellee was represented by the Attorney General of Florida.