Narrative Opinion Summary
Antonio DeArmas appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, presided over by Judge Laura Anne Stuzin, under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The Third District Court of Appeal filed its opinion on August 3, 2022, affirming the lower tribunal's ruling. The case is identified as No. 3D22-891, with DeArmas as the appellant and the State of Florida as the appellee. The opinion was issued per curiam and noted that it is not final until the resolution of any timely filed motion for rehearing. DeArmas represented himself in the appeal, while Ashley Moody, the Attorney General, represented the State. The judges on the panel were LINDSEY, GORDO, and LOBREE.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Lower Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County.
Reasoning: The Third District Court of Appeal filed its opinion on August 3, 2022, affirming the lower tribunal's ruling.
Finality of Appellate Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court's decision is not considered final until all timely motions for rehearing are resolved.
Reasoning: The opinion was issued per curiam and noted that it is not final until the resolution of any timely filed motion for rehearing.
Per Curiam Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Third District Court of Appeal issued its opinion per curiam, indicating a unanimous decision without a detailed opinion.
Reasoning: The opinion was issued per curiam and noted that it is not final until the resolution of any timely filed motion for rehearing.
Self-Representation in Appellate Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant, Antonio DeArmas, exercised the right to represent himself in the appeal process.
Reasoning: DeArmas represented himself in the appeal, while Ashley Moody, the Attorney General, represented the State.