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STEPHANE TELFORT v. STATE OF FLORIDA

Citation: Not availableDocket: 21-3595

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; July 14, 2022; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The case involves Stephane Telfort appealing a decision from the Circuit Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, presided over by Judge Rosemarie Scher. The appeal was filed against the State of Florida, represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody and Assistant Attorney General Luke R. Napodano. The District Court of Appeal of Florida's Fourth District affirmed the lower court's decision without elaboration. Justices Ciklin, Gerber, and Artau concurred with the ruling. The decision is not final until any timely filed motion for rehearing is resolved.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review and Affirmation

Application: The District Court of Appeal of Florida's Fourth District reviewed and affirmed the decision of the lower court without providing further explanation.

Reasoning: The District Court of Appeal of Florida's Fourth District affirmed the lower court's decision without elaboration.

Finality of Decision

Application: The decision of the appellate court is not considered final until any motions for rehearing that are filed within the allowed time frame are resolved.

Reasoning: The decision is not final until any timely filed motion for rehearing is resolved.