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ANTONIO JOHNSON A/K/A TONY JOHNSON v. THE STATE OF FLORIDA

Citation: Not availableDocket: 21-1608

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; September 15, 2021; Florida; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

Antonio Johnson, also known as Tony Johnson, appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County regarding case number F94-37334C. The appeal was filed under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2) and was heard by the Third District Court of Appeal, with judges EMAS, LINDSEY, and GORDO presiding. The court affirmed the lower tribunal's decision. The opinion was filed on September 15, 2021, and noted that it is not final until any timely filed motion for rehearing is resolved. Johnson represented himself, while the State of Florida was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court Decisions by Appellate Court

Application: The appellate court upheld the decision made by the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, maintaining the original ruling.

Reasoning: The court affirmed the lower tribunal's decision.

Appeal Process Under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2)

Application: The appellant, Antonio Johnson, submitted his appeal under the specified rule, which guides post-conviction relief appeals in Florida.

Reasoning: The appeal was filed under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2) and was heard by the Third District Court of Appeal, with judges EMAS, LINDSEY, and GORDO presiding.

Finality of Appellate Court Decisions

Application: The court's decision is not considered final until any timely filed motion for rehearing is addressed, indicating the possibility of further legal action post-decision.

Reasoning: The opinion was filed on September 15, 2021, and noted that it is not final until any timely filed motion for rehearing is resolved.

Representation in Appellate Proceedings

Application: Antonio Johnson chose to represent himself during the appellate process, while the State was represented by the Attorney General.

Reasoning: Johnson represented himself, while the State of Florida was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody.