Brent Paul Venrooy v. State of Florida
Docket 5D2025-0297
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 5D2025-0297
Appeal from the Circuit Court for St. Johns County in a criminal case (LT Case No. 2023-CF-000162).
Summary
The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's judgment in the criminal case of Brent Paul Venrooy v. State of Florida. The opinion is per curiam, dated April 21, 2026, and provides no published reasoning beyond the single-word disposition "AFFIRMED." The panel of judges (Lambert, Soud, Boatwright) concurred. The decision notes the case came from the Circuit Court for St. Johns County and that any timely post-opinion motions under Florida appellate rules may still be filed.
Parties
- Appellant
- Brent Paul Venrooy
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- R. Lee Smith
- Attorney
- Matthew J. Metz
- Attorney
- Joseph Chloupek
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier
- Attorney
- Samuel Perrone
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-21
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider filing post-opinion motions
If the appellant wants to challenge the decision, they should evaluate filing a timely motion for rehearing or certification under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 as noted in the opinion.
- 2
Consult appellate counsel about further review
Discuss with counsel whether to seek discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court or pursue any preserved federal habeas options, depending on the case issues and deadlines.
- 3
Comply with lower-court judgment
Absent a successful post-opinion motion or further review, the appellant should comply with the existing circuit court judgment and any sentencing or supervisory directives.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision in full. The opinion is per curiam and contains no written explanation.
- Who is affected by this ruling?
- The appellant, Brent Paul Venrooy, and the State of Florida are the immediate parties affected; the lower-court criminal judgment remains in place.
- Does this opinion explain the court's reasons?
- No. The opinion states only "AFFIRMED" without published reasoning.
- Can this decision be appealed further?
- A party may seek further review under Florida appellate procedures, such as a motion for rehearing or a discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court if criteria for review are met.
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. 5D2025-0297
LT Case No. 2023-CF-000162
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BRENT PAUL VENROOY,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
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On appeal from the Circuit Court for St. Johns County.
R. Lee Smith, Judge.
Matthew J. Metz, Public Defender, and Joseph Chloupek,
Assistant Public Defender, Daytona Beach, for Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, and Samuel
Perrone, Assistant Attorney General, Daytona Beach, for
Appellee.
April 21, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
LAMBERT, SOUD, and BOATWRIGHT, 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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