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VICTOR CALDERON vs STATE OF FLORIDA

Citation: Not availableDocket: 23-0929

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; October 10, 2023; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Victor Calderon appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Lake County, designated as case number 2010-CF-3375. The appeal was heard by the Fifth District Court of Appeal of Florida, which affirmed the lower court's ruling. The case was presided over by Judge Larry Metz. Calderon's representation was provided by Kristen A. Kawass from the Law Offices of Kawass, P.A., while the State of Florida was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody and Assistant Attorney General Stephen R. Putnam, Jr. The appellate court's ruling was issued on October 10, 2023, with Justices Makar, Wallis, and Soud concurring. The decision is not final until any timely motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review

Application: The appellate court reviewed the decision of the Circuit Court for Lake County and affirmed the lower court's ruling.

Reasoning: Victor Calderon appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Lake County, designated as case number 2010-CF-3375. The appeal was heard by the Fifth District Court of Appeal of Florida, which affirmed the lower court's ruling.

Finality of Appellate Decisions

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

Reasoning: The decision is not final until any timely motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.