Narrative Opinion Summary
James Preston Forrester appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Escambia County, presided over by Judge Jan Shackelford. The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's ruling on September 17, 2021, with Judges Lewis, Makar, and Bilbrey concurring in the decision. The ruling is not considered final until the resolution of any timely motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. Representation for Forrester was provided by Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender, and Lori A. Willner, Assistant Public Defender, both from Tallahassee, while the State was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody, also from Tallahassee.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Lower Court Rulingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision made by the Circuit Court for Escambia County, indicating the appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's ruling.
Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's ruling on September 17, 2021, with Judges Lewis, Makar, and Bilbrey concurring in the decision.
Finality of Appellate Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court's decision is not considered final until any timely motions under specific Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure are resolved, allowing room for further legal action if such motions are filed.
Reasoning: The ruling is not considered final until the resolution of any timely motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.