Narrative Opinion Summary
The Third District Court of Appeal of Florida issued an opinion on September 30, 2022, regarding case No. 3D22-1137, with Johnny Jones as the appellant and the State of Florida as the appellee. The appeal arose under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, presided over by Judge Thomas J. Rebull. Johnny Jones represented himself in the appeal, while the appellee was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody. The court affirmed the lower tribunal's decision. The opinion is not final until the resolution of any timely filed motions for rehearing.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Lower Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Third District Court of Appeal affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, indicating the appellate court's agreement with the lower court's ruling.
Reasoning: The court affirmed the lower tribunal's decision.
Finality of Appellate Court Opinionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The opinion issued by the appellate court is not considered final until any timely filed motions for rehearing are resolved, reflecting procedural rules regarding the finality of appellate decisions.
Reasoning: The opinion is not final until the resolution of any timely filed motions for rehearing.
Self-Representation in Appellate Proceduresubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant, Johnny Jones, represented himself in the appeal process, demonstrating the allowance for self-representation under Florida law.
Reasoning: Johnny Jones represented himself in the appeal.