Allen v. State of Florida
Docket 1D2025-1529
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 1D2025-1529
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County (criminal matter).
Summary
The First District Court of Appeal reviewed Robert D. Allen's appeal from a decision of the Circuit Court for Escambia County. After considering the record, the appellate court issued a per curiam decision on April 21, 2026, affirming the lower court's judgment. The opinion is brief: it announces affirmation without published opinion or extended explanation, and the three-judge panel concurred. The decision noted that it is not final until any timely authorized post-judgment appellate motions are resolved.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's judgment below should be reversed on appeal.
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a short per curiam affirmance without a written opinion, indicating the panel found no reversible error in the lower court's proceedings or judgment. Because no published reasoning was provided, the court relied on the record and applicable law to conclude affirmance was appropriate. The absence of further explanation suggests the appeal lacked merit or failed to demonstrate reversible error.
Parties
- Appellant
- Robert D. Allen
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Linda L. Nobles
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-21
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider filing authorized post-decision motions
If there are grounds, the appellant may file timely motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 to seek rehearing or certification for review.
- 2
Consult appellate counsel
Appellant should consult an attorney to evaluate grounds for rehearing or for seeking further discretionary review in the Florida Supreme Court.
- 3
Prepare for enforcement of the lower court judgment
If no further relief is sought or available, parties should take steps to comply with or enforce the circuit court's judgment as appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the appeals court decide?
- The court affirmed the circuit court's judgment, meaning the lower-court ruling stands.
- Why didn't the court explain its reasoning?
- The court issued a brief per curiam affirmance without a written opinion, which commonly occurs when the panel finds no reversible error or when the issues do not warrant extended discussion.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision affects appellant Robert D. Allen and the State of Florida; it leaves the circuit court's judgment in place.
- Is the decision final?
- The decision is not final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.
- Can this be appealed further?
- Potential further review could include filing authorized motions in the district court or seeking discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court if procedural requirements for such review are met.
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Full Filing Text
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
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No. 1D2025-1529
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ROBERT D. ALLEN,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
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On appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County.
Linda L. Nobles, Judge.
April 21, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
ROBERTS, RAY, and TREADWELL, JJ., concur.
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Not final until disposition of any timely and
authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
9.331.
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Robert D. Allen, pro se, Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.