Narrative Opinion Summary
Petitioner Robert Dick filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus against the State of Florida. The First District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed the petition on October 28, 2019, referencing the precedent set in Baker v. State, 878 So. 2d 1236 (Fla. 2004). The court's decision was unanimous, with Judges Wolf, Roberts, and Rowe concurring. The ruling is not final until the resolution of any timely motions filed under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. Robert Dick represented himself in the petition, while the respondent was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody from Tallahassee.
Legal Issues Addressed
Finality of Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision is not considered final until any motions under specific Florida rules are resolved.
Reasoning: The ruling is not final until the resolution of any timely motions filed under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Habeas Corpus Petition Dismissalsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court dismissed the habeas corpus petition filed by the petitioner based on established precedent.
Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed the petition on October 28, 2019, referencing the precedent set in Baker v. State, 878 So. 2d 1236 (Fla. 2004).
Precedential Authoritysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court applied the precedent set in Baker v. State to justify the dismissal of the habeas corpus petition.
Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed the petition on October 28, 2019, referencing the precedent set in Baker v. State, 878 So. 2d 1236 (Fla. 2004).
Self-representation in Legal Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The petitioner represented himself in the legal proceedings against the State of Florida.
Reasoning: Robert Dick represented himself in the petition, while the respondent was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody from Tallahassee.