Narrative Opinion Summary
The Fifth District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Duval County in the case of Bryant R. Payne (Appellant) v. State of Florida (Appellee). The appeal was reviewed under case number 5D23-1989, originating from LT Case No. 2006-CF-006338-A. The opinion was issued per curiam on September 19, 2023, with judges Harris, Boatwright, and Kilbane concurring. The court noted that the decision is not final until the resolution of any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. Bryant R. Payne represented himself in the appeal, while there was no appearance for the appellee.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review Processsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court reviewed the decision of the lower circuit court and affirmed it, indicating that the appellate process was properly employed to reassess the lower court's decision.
Reasoning: The Fifth District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Duval County in the case of Bryant R. Payne (Appellant) v. State of Florida (Appellee).
Finality of Appellate Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision of the appellate court is not considered final until all potential motions under specific Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure are addressed.
Reasoning: The court noted that the decision is not final until the resolution of any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Per Curiam Opinionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The opinion issued by the appellate court was per curiam, reflecting a unanimous decision by the judges without a single judge authoring the opinion.
Reasoning: The opinion was issued per curiam on September 19, 2023, with judges Harris, Boatwright, and Kilbane concurring.
Self-representation in Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Bryant R. Payne represented himself in the appeal process, demonstrating the appellant's right to self-representation in appellate proceedings.
Reasoning: Bryant R. Payne represented himself in the appeal, while there was no appearance for the appellee.