Atkins v. State of Florida
Docket 1D2025-1039
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 1D2025-1039
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County
Summary
The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed Adam Kyle Atkins' appeal from a Santa Rosa County circuit court judgment and, in a unanimous per curiam decision, affirmed the lower court's ruling. The opinion is brief and states only the disposition without providing substantive reasoning in the published entry. The court noted the decision is not final until any timely authorized motion under Florida Appellate Rules 9.330 or 9.331 is resolved.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's judgment adverse to Appellant Adam Kyle Atkins should be reversed
Court's Reasoning
The opinion is a short per curiam affirmance and does not set out the court's detailed reasoning or legal analysis. The panel affirmed the circuit court's decision, indicating that the appellate court found no reversible error warranting reversal of the lower court's judgment.
Parties
- Appellant
- Adam Kyle Atkins
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Clifton A. Drake
- Attorney
- Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender
- Attorney
- Lori A. Willner, Assistant Public Defender
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier, Attorney General
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-16
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider post-opinion motions
If counsel believes there are grounds, file any timely authorized motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 (rehearing) or 9.331 (clarification) within the applicable deadlines.
- 2
Evaluate further review
After resolution of any rehearing or clarification motions, consult appellate counsel about whether to seek discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court.
- 3
Counsel consult with client
Defense counsel should discuss the affirmance with the client, explain its practical effect, and review any remaining sentencing, custody, or collateral consequences.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court's judgment against Adam Kyle Atkins.
- Does this opinion explain the court's reasons?
- No. The opinion is a brief per curiam affirmance and does not include the court's detailed reasoning.
- Is the decision final?
- Not yet; the opinion notes it is not final until any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 is resolved.
- Can this be appealed further?
- Possibly. After resolution of any permitted motions in this court, a party may seek further review, such as a petition to the Florida Supreme Court, if jurisdictional requirements are met.
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Full Filing Text
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
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No. 1D2025-1039
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ADAM KYLE ATKINS,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
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On appeal from the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County.
Clifton A. Drake, Judge.
April 16, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
ROWE, NORDBY, and LONG, 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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Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender, and Lori A. Willner, Assistant
Public Defender, Tallahassee, for Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
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