Narrative Opinion Summary
Rodney Troy Wambles appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, presided over by Judge Melissa M. Polo. The appeal was reviewed by the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District. The court, with judges Northcutt, Casanueva, and Labrit concurring, affirmed the lower court's ruling. The opinion is subject to revision before official publication. The legal representation included Howard L. Dimmig, II, as the Public Defender, and Lee Adam Cohen as a Special Assistant Public Defender for the appellant, while the appellee was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody and Assistant Attorney General Lindsay D. Turner.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review and Affirmationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, reviewed and affirmed the decision of the lower court.
Reasoning: The appeal was reviewed by the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District. The court, with judges Northcutt, Casanueva, and Labrit concurring, affirmed the lower court's ruling.
Judicial Process and Representationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case involved representation by both public defenders and attorneys from the Attorney General's Office, indicating the formal legal process and advocacy involved in the appeal.
Reasoning: The legal representation included Howard L. Dimmig, II, as the Public Defender, and Lee Adam Cohen as a Special Assistant Public Defender for the appellant, while the appellee was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody and Assistant Attorney General Lindsay D. Turner.