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CHRISTIAN VILLALBA-SANTOS vs STATE OF FLORIDA

Citation: Not availableDocket: 23-2011

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

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Fifth District Court of Appeal of Florida has denied the petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Christian Villalba-Santos against the State of Florida. The decision was rendered on October 10, 2023, with Judges Makar, Boatwright, and Kilbane concurring. The ruling is not final and may be subject to further motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. Villalba-Santos represented himself, while the State was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody and Assistant Attorney General Stephen R. Putnam, Jr.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

Application: The court denied the petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by the petitioner.

Reasoning: The Fifth District Court of Appeal of Florida has denied the petition for a writ of habeas corpus filed by Christian Villalba-Santos against the State of Florida.

Participation of Judges in Appeal

Application: Judges Makar, Boatwright, and Kilbane participated in the decision to deny the petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Reasoning: The decision was rendered on October 10, 2023, with Judges Makar, Boatwright, and Kilbane concurring.

Potential for Further Motions

Application: The ruling is not final and may be subject to additional motions in accordance with specific appellate procedures.

Reasoning: The ruling is not final and may be subject to further motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Self-Representation and Legal Representation

Application: The petitioner represented himself in the proceedings, whereas the State was represented by the Attorney General and an Assistant Attorney General.

Reasoning: Villalba-Santos represented himself, while the State was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody and Assistant Attorney General Stephen R. Putnam, Jr.