Narrative Opinion Summary
The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Alachua County in the case of K.L.H. Jr. v. State of Florida (No. 1D2023-0291). The ruling was made on December 11, 2023, with judges B.L. Thomas, Rowe, and Bilbrey concurring. The decision is not final until any motions filed under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved. The appellant was represented by the Public Defender’s office, including Jessica J. Yeary, Emmalyn Dalton, and Jasmine Russell Dixon. The appellee was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody and Assistant Attorney General Heather Flanagan Ross.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Court Affirmationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the decision made by the lower court, indicating agreement with the Circuit Court's ruling.
Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Alachua County in the case of K.L.H. Jr. v. State of Florida (No. 1D2023-0291).
Finality of Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision of the appellate court is not considered final until any potential motions under specific appellate procedures are addressed.
Reasoning: The decision is not final until any motions filed under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.
Representation by Attorney Generalsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellee was represented by the state's Attorney General's office, indicating the state's interest and involvement in the appellate proceeding.
Reasoning: The appellee was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody and Assistant Attorney General Heather Flanagan Ross.
Representation by Public Defendersubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant was represented by public defenders, showing the involvement of state-provided legal representation in the appellate process.
Reasoning: The appellant was represented by the Public Defender’s office, including Jessica J. Yeary, Emmalyn Dalton, and Jasmine Russell Dixon.