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Shawn Paul Pearson v. State of Florida

Citation: Not availableDocket: 21-3045

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; September 23, 2022; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The First District Court of Appeal of Florida issued a ruling on September 23, 2022, in the case of Shawn Paul Pearson (Appellant) versus the State of Florida (Appellee), with the appeal originating from the Circuit Court for Columbia County, presided over by Judge Paul S. Bryan. The court affirmed the lower court's decision, with Judges Ray, Osterhaus, and Nordby concurring. The ruling is not final and remains subject to any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. The Appellant was represented by Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender, and Lori A. Willner, Assistant Public Defender, while the Appellee was represented by Ashley Moody, Attorney General.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review of Lower Court Decisions

Application: The appellate court affirmed the decision of the lower court, indicating that upon review, the appellate judges found no reversible error in the proceedings or judgment of the Circuit Court for Columbia County.

Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida issued a ruling on September 23, 2022, in the case of Shawn Paul Pearson (Appellant) versus the State of Florida (Appellee), with the appeal originating from the Circuit Court for Columbia County, presided over by Judge Paul S. Bryan. The court affirmed the lower court's decision, with Judges Ray, Osterhaus, and Nordby concurring.

Finality of Appellate Court Decisions

Application: The decision rendered by the appellate court is not final and may be subject to modification if timely and authorized motions are filed under the applicable Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Reasoning: The ruling is not final and remains subject to any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Representation in Appellate Proceedings

Application: The Appellant and Appellee were represented by counsel, indicating the parties' right to legal representation during appellate procedures.

Reasoning: The Appellant was represented by Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender, and Lori A. Willner, Assistant Public Defender, while the Appellee was represented by Ashley Moody, Attorney General.