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RICARDO RANGEL v. STATE OF FLORIDA

Citation: Not availableDocket: 22-1125

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; September 30, 2022; Florida; State Appellate Court

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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 Motions

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 Decisions

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 Proceedings

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.