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 Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
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 Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
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 Opinionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
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 Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
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.