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DAVID ESPINOSA v. THE STATE OF FLORIDA

Citation: Not availableDocket: 21-0029

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; June 29, 2022; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Third District Court of Appeal of Florida issued an opinion on June 29, 2022, in the case of David Espinosa (Appellant) versus The State of Florida (Appellee), under case number 3D21-29 and lower tribunal number 19-562-A-K. The appeal originated from the County Court for Monroe County, presided over by Judge Mark Wilson. The court affirmed the lower court's decision. Legal representation for the appellant was provided by Carlos J. Martinez and Shannon Hemmendinger from the Public Defender's office, while the appellee was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody and Assistant Attorney General Richard L. Polin. The ruling is not final until the disposition of any timely filed motion for rehearing.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court Decision

Application: The Court of Appeal affirmed the decision made by the County Court for Monroe County, indicating that the appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's ruling.

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

Finality of Appellate Court Rulings

Application: The opinion clarifies that the appellate court's ruling is not considered final until any motion for rehearing has been filed and resolved, highlighting the procedural aspect of finality in appellate decisions.

Reasoning: The ruling is not final until the disposition of any timely filed motion for rehearing.