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I.Q.W., A CHILD vs STATE OF FLORIDA

Citation: Not availableDocket: 23-0194

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; August 15, 2023; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Fifth District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Duval County in case number 16-2022-CJ-000244, involving the appellant I.Q.W., a child, against the State of Florida. The ruling was made by a panel consisting of Judges Wallis, Jay, and Boatwright, with the affirmation being per curiam. The case was represented by Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender, and Emmalyn Dalton, Special Assistant Public Defender, for the appellant, while the appellee was represented by Ashley Moody, Attorney General, and Kristie Regan, Assistant Attorney General. The decision is not final pending any timely motions as specified under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court Decision

Application: The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the Circuit Court's decision regarding the case involving the appellant, I.Q.W., against the State of Florida.

Reasoning: The Fifth District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Duval County in case number 16-2022-CJ-000244, involving the appellant I.Q.W., a child, against the State of Florida.

Finality of Appellate Decision

Application: The decision is not final and may be subject to further motions under specific Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Reasoning: The decision is not final pending any timely motions as specified under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Per Curiam Opinion

Application: The appellate court's decision was delivered as a per curiam opinion, indicating a unanimous decision by the panel of judges.

Reasoning: The ruling was made by a panel consisting of Judges Wallis, Jay, and Boatwright, with the affirmation being per curiam.

Representation in Appellate Proceedings

Application: The appellant was represented by the Public Defender's office, while the appellee was represented by the Attorney General's office in the appellate proceedings.

Reasoning: The case was represented by Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender, and Emmalyn Dalton, Special Assistant Public Defender, for the appellant, while the appellee was represented by Ashley Moody, Attorney General, and Kristie Regan, Assistant Attorney General.