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Andre Patrick Edwards v. State of Florida

Docket 5D2025-1125

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Criminal AppealAffirmed
Filed
Jurisdiction
Florida
Court
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Type
Opinion
Disposition
Affirmed
Docket
5D2025-1125

Appeal from the circuit court of Brevard County under Florida Rule 3.800

Summary

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's decision in a pro se appeal by Andre Patrick Edwards from a Brevard County circuit court ruling under Florida Rule 3.800. The panel issued a brief per curiam opinion on April 16, 2026, affirming the lower court’s disposition. No written opinion explaining reasons was published, and there was no appearance by the State. The judgment is subject to any timely authorized motions under Florida appellate rules before it becomes final.

Issue Decided

  • Whether the circuit court's 3.800 ruling was erroneous as raised by the appellant in his pro se appeal

Court's Reasoning

The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a published opinion, indicating it found no reversible error in the trial court's 3.800 ruling. The unanimous panel concurred, and no explanation or citation of law was included in the decision. The lack of a detailed opinion suggests the appellate court determined the grounds raised by the appellant did not warrant reversal.

Parties

Appellant
Andre Patrick Edwards
Appellee
State of Florida
Judge
Kathryn Michele Speicher

Key Dates

Decision date
2026-04-16

What You Should Do Next

  1. 1

    Consider filing authorized post-decision motions

    A timely and authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 may be filed if grounds exist, because the decision is not final until disposition of such motions.

  2. 2

    Consult counsel about further appeal rights

    If grounds for further review may exist, consult an attorney promptly to evaluate whether to seek rehearing, rehearing en banc, or discretionary review to the Florida Supreme Court and to ensure deadlines are met.

  3. 3

    Review the trial-court record

    Obtain and review the circuit court record and the appellate filings to identify any preserved issues or procedural errors that could support further remedies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?
The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's ruling; the appeal did not succeed.
Who is affected by this decision?
The decision affects Andre Patrick Edwards (the appellant) and the State of Florida as appellee in this criminal collateral-review matter.
Does this decision explain why the court affirmed?
No; the court issued a short per curiam affirmance without a written opinion explaining its reasoning.
Can this decision be challenged further?
Potential further steps include filing any timely authorized motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331; other appeals would depend on available remedies and timing.

The above suggestions and answers are AI-generated for informational purposes only. They may contain errors. NoticeRegistry assumes no responsibility for their accuracy. Consult a qualified attorney before relying on them.

Full Filing Text
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
                STATE OF FLORIDA
                   _____________________________

                       Case No. 5D2025-1125
                 LT Case No. 2010-CF-029397-A
                   _____________________________

ANDRE PATRICK EDWARDS,

    Appellant,

    v.

STATE OF FLORIDA,

    Appellee.
                   _____________________________


3.800 Appeal from the Circuit Court for Brevard County.
Kathryn Michele Speicher, Judge.

Andre Patrick Edwards, Crawfordville, pro se.

No Appearance for Appellee.

                        April 16, 2026


PER CURIAM.

    AFFIRMED.


MAKAR, WALLIS, and MACIVER, JJ., concur.
          _____________________________

Not final until disposition of any timely and
authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
9.331.
           _____________________________




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