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TODD ERIC DUGAN vs STATE OF FLORIDA

Citation: Not available

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; November 7, 2023; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Case No. 5D23-1078 involves Todd Eric Dugan as the Appellant against the State of Florida as the Appellee, originating from the Circuit Court for Volusia County under Judge Randell H. Rowe, III. The legal representation for Dugan includes Matthew J. Metz, Public Defender, and Edward J. Weiss, Assistant Public Defender, while the State is represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody and Assistant Attorney General Stephen R. Putnam, Jr. The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision on November 7, 2023. The ruling is not final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved. Judges Lambert, Harris, and Pratt concurred with the decision.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court's Decision

Application: The Fifth District Court of Appeal upheld the decision made by the Circuit Court for Volusia County.

Reasoning: The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision on November 7, 2023.

Finality of Appellate Court Rulings

Application: The appellate court's decision is not considered final until any potential motions under specific Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure are resolved.

Reasoning: The ruling is not final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.