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State of Florida v. Denise Williams

Citation: Not availableDocket: 21-2715

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; September 8, 2021; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The First District Court of Appeal of Florida addressed the petition for a writ of certiorari filed by the State of Florida against Denise Williams. The court, in a per curiam decision dated September 8, 2021, denied the petition. Judges Ray, Jay, and Tanenbaum concurred with the decision. The ruling is not final pending any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. The Attorney General, Ashley Moody, and Assistant Attorney General, Benjamin L. Hoffman, represented the petitioner, while there was no appearance for the respondent.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certiorari Review

Application: The court considered the State of Florida's petition for a writ of certiorari and ultimately denied it, indicating that the court did not find sufficient grounds to grant the extraordinary remedy of certiorari.

Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida addressed the petition for a writ of certiorari filed by the State of Florida against Denise Williams. The court, in a per curiam decision dated September 8, 2021, denied the petition.

Finality of Appellate Decisions

Application: The court's decision is not considered final until any potential motions under specific appellate rules are resolved, demonstrating the procedural aspect of finality in appellate decisions.

Reasoning: The ruling is not final pending any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.