Narrative Opinion Summary
Ricardo Rangel appealed the denial of his Rule 3.850 motion from the Circuit Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County. The appeal was reviewed by the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District, with the ruling issued on September 30, 2022. The court affirmed the lower court's decision, with Chief Judge KlingenSmith and Judges Levine and Artau concurring. The ruling is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved. Appellant representation included Antony P. Ryan and Paul O'Neil, while the appellee was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody and Assistant Attorney General Richard Valuntus.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review of Rule 3.850 Motionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court reviewed and affirmed the lower court's decision denying Ricardo Rangel's Rule 3.850 motion.
Reasoning: Ricardo Rangel appealed the denial of his Rule 3.850 motion from the Circuit Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County. The court affirmed the lower court's decision.
Finality of Appellate Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court's decision is not considered final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.
Reasoning: The ruling is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.
Representation in Appellate Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant and appellee were represented by their respective legal counsel during the appellate proceedings.
Reasoning: Appellant representation included Antony P. Ryan and Paul O'Neil, while the appellee was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody and Assistant Attorney General Richard Valuntus.