Armstrong v. State of Florida
Docket 2D2025-2127
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 2D2025-2127
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Manatee County
Summary
The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, reviewed an appeal by Louis Narada Armstrong from a Manatee County circuit court decision. After considering the parties' filings and arguments, the appellate court issued a per curiam decision affirming the lower court's ruling. The opinion was brief, filed April 29, 2026, and did not elaborate reasoning in the published entry; the panel of judges concurred and the judgment of the circuit court stands as affirmed.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's judgment or order (under review) should be reversed on appeal
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a short per curiam disposition affirming the lower court. No detailed reasoning or legal analysis was included in the published entry; the panel's concurrence indicates they found no reversible error in the circuit court's decision.
Parties
- Appellant
- Louis Narada Armstrong
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Stephen M. Whyte
- Attorney
- Dana K. Chase
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier
- Attorney
- Jonathan P. Hurley
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-29
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consult appellate counsel
If you are the appellant, discuss with counsel whether grounds exist to seek rehearing in the district court or discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court and evaluate the likelihood of relief.
- 2
File a motion for rehearing (if appropriate)
If there are specific errors in the court's disposition or overlooked matters, consider filing a timely motion for rehearing in the district court per the rules of appellate procedure.
- 3
Prepare for enforcement or further proceedings
If the affirmed circuit court judgment imposes penalties, sentences, or other obligations, take steps to comply or to prepare any collateral challenges permitted under law.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the appeals court decide?
- The court affirmed the lower court's decision, meaning the appellate court found no reversible error and left the circuit court's judgment in place.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The primary parties affected are appellant Louis Narada Armstrong and the State of Florida; the circuit court's judgment against Armstrong remains effective.
- Does the opinion explain the court's reasons?
- No; the published entry is a brief per curiam affirmance and does not include substantive reasoning or analysis.
- Can this decision be appealed further?
- Potential further review may be available by filing a motion for rehearing in the district court or seeking discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court, subject to applicable rules and deadlines.
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Full Filing Text
DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA
SECOND DISTRICT
LOUIS NARADA ARMSTRONG,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
No. 2D2025-2127
April 29, 2026
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Manatee County; Stephen M. Whyte,
Judge.
Dana K. Chase of Chase Law Florida, P.A., St. Petersburg, for Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, and Jonathan P. Hurley,
Assistant Attorney General, Tampa, for Appellee.
PER CURIAM.
Affirmed.
NORTHCUTT, LaROSE, and BLACK, JJ., Concur.
Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.