Andre Patrick Edwards v. State of Florida
Docket 5D2025-1125
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- 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
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
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
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
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Case No. 5D2025-1125
LT Case No. 2010-CF-029397-A
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ANDRE PATRICK EDWARDS,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
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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.
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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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