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S.C.B. v. State

Citation: 253 So. 3d 1251Docket: Case No. 5D18-2627

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; September 7, 2018; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The petition for belated appeal has been granted. A copy of the opinion will be filed with the trial court, serving as the notice of appeal for the judgments and sentences issued on July 9, 2018, in Case Nos. 2018-CJ-001002-A, 2018-CJ-001116-A, 2018-CJ-001120-A, and 2018-CJ-001489-A, in the Circuit Court of Brevard County, Florida. This decision is in accordance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(c)(6)(D). The ruling is supported by Chief Judge Cohen and Judges Orfinger and Edwards.

Legal Issues Addressed

Compliance with Florida Appellate Procedure

Application: The decision aligns with the procedural requirements outlined in the Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(c)(6)(D), ensuring the appeal is conducted according to established legal standards.

Reasoning: This decision is in accordance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(c)(6)(D).

Granting of Belated Appeals

Application: The court granted the petition for a belated appeal, allowing the appeal process to proceed despite the expiration of the typical appeal period.

Reasoning: The petition for belated appeal has been granted.

Judicial Concurrence in Appellate Decisions

Application: The ruling was supported by a panel of judges, indicating a consensus among the judges involved in the appellate decision.

Reasoning: The ruling is supported by Chief Judge Cohen and Judges Orfinger and Edwards.

Notice of Appeal through Court Filing

Application: By filing the opinion with the trial court, it serves as the notice of appeal for the specified judgments and sentences, effectively initiating the appeal process.

Reasoning: A copy of the opinion will be filed with the trial court, serving as the notice of appeal for the judgments and sentences issued on July 9, 2018.