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Driggers v. State

Citations: 635 So. 2d 979; 19 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 247; 1994 Fla. LEXIS 655; 1994 WL 165328Docket: No. 81995

Court: Supreme Court of Florida; May 5, 1994; Florida; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Florida Supreme Court reviewed the decision of the district court of appeal in *State v. Driggers*, where several issues were certified as questions of great public importance. The Court referenced its earlier ruling in *Carino v. State*, which had resolved similar questions. Consequently, the Supreme Court approved the decision of the district court. All justices, including Grimes, Overton, McDonald, Shaw, Kogan, and Harding, concurred with the ruling.

Legal Issues Addressed

Approval of Lower Court Decisions

Application: The Supreme Court's decision to approve the district court's ruling indicates that the lower court's decision was consistent with established legal principles and precedent.

Reasoning: Consequently, the Supreme Court approved the decision of the district court.

Judicial Concurrence

Application: All justices concurred with the ruling, reflecting unanimous agreement within the court on the application of the legal principles involved.

Reasoning: All justices, including Grimes, Overton, McDonald, Shaw, Kogan, and Harding, concurred with the ruling.

Precedent and Stare Decisis

Application: The Florida Supreme Court applied its previous ruling from *Carino v. State* to resolve the certified questions, demonstrating the application of precedent in deciding cases with similar legal issues.

Reasoning: The Court referenced its earlier ruling in *Carino v. State*, which had resolved similar questions.