Narrative Opinion Summary
Linda Michael appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Leon County, where Judge John C. Cooper presided. The appeal was against Ron DeSantis, Joe Negron, and the Florida Commission on Offender Review. The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's ruling on September 30, 2022, with Judges Osterhaus, Winokur, and Jay concurring. The decision is not considered final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved. Linda Michael represented herself in the appeal, while the appellees were represented by the Attorney General's Office and the General Counsel for the Florida Commission on Offender Review.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Lower Court Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court affirmed the decision of the lower court, indicating agreement with the lower court's ruling.
Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's ruling on September 30, 2022, with Judges Osterhaus, Winokur, and Jay concurring.
Appeal Process and Finality of Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court's decision is not considered final until any timely and authorized motions under specific appellate rules are resolved.
Reasoning: The decision is not considered final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.
Representation in Appellate Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant represented herself in the appeal, while the appellees were represented by legal counsel.
Reasoning: Linda Michael represented herself in the appeal, while the appellees were represented by the Attorney General's Office and the General Counsel for the Florida Commission on Offender Review.