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Wheeler v. State

Citations: 412 So. 2d 17; 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 29172Docket: No. 81-1436

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; February 2, 1982; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The court affirmed the lower court's decision. It noted that the sentence may be illegal under the precedent set by Villery v. Florida Parole and Probation Commission, 396 So.2d 1107 (Fla. 1981). However, this affirmation does not prevent the appellant from pursuing resentencing by filing a motion to vacate in the trial court as allowed by Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. The opinion was concurred by Chief Judge Scheb and Judges Ryder and Schoonover.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court's Decision

Application: The appellate court upheld the decision made by the lower court despite potential issues with the legality of the sentence.

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

Potential Illegality of Sentence

Application: The court noted the sentence may be illegal in light of the precedent set by a prior case, Villery v. Florida Parole and Probation Commission.

Reasoning: It noted that the sentence may be illegal under the precedent set by Villery v. Florida Parole and Probation Commission, 396 So.2d 1107 (Fla. 1981).

Right to Seek Resentencing

Application: The appellant retains the right to pursue a motion to vacate the sentence for potential resentencing in the trial court under the specified Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure.

Reasoning: However, this affirmation does not prevent the appellant from pursuing resentencing by filing a motion to vacate in the trial court as allowed by Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850.