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White v. State

Citations: 404 So. 2d 800; 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 28035Docket: No. 81-2049

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; October 6, 1981; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Petitioner appealed the summary denial of his motion for post-conviction relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850, as permitted by Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.140(g). Upon reviewing the record, the court concluded that the petitioner was not entitled to any relief. Consequently, the court affirmed the denial of the motion.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court's Decision

Application: The reviewing court concluded that the denial of the motion for post-conviction relief was appropriate and affirmed the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: Upon reviewing the record, the court concluded that the petitioner was not entitled to any relief. Consequently, the court affirmed the denial of the motion.

Appellate Review under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.140(g)

Application: The petitioner's appeal was conducted in accordance with the appellate procedure rule, allowing the court to review the denial of post-conviction relief.

Reasoning: Petitioner appealed the summary denial of his motion for post-conviction relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850, as permitted by Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.140(g).

Post-Conviction Relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850

Application: The court reviewed the petitioner's motion for post-conviction relief and determined that the petitioner was not entitled to relief under this rule.

Reasoning: Petitioner appealed the summary denial of his motion for post-conviction relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850.