Narrative Opinion Summary
The First District Court of Appeal of Florida addressed the petition for belated appeal filed by Azfar Mian against the State of Florida. The court denied the amended petition on the merits, indicating that the arguments presented did not warrant a reversal or the granting of the appeal. Judges Kelsey, Nordby, and Long concurred with the decision. The order is not final pending any timely motions filed under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. Richard L. Rosenbaum represented the petitioner, while Ashley Moody served as the Attorney General for the respondent.
Legal Issues Addressed
Denial of Belated Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court evaluated the petition for a belated appeal and found that the arguments did not merit a reversal or granting of the appeal.
Reasoning: The court denied the amended petition on the merits, indicating that the arguments presented did not warrant a reversal or the granting of the appeal.
Finality of Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court's order is not considered final until any potential timely motions are resolved according to specified appellate procedures.
Reasoning: The order is not final pending any timely motions filed under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.