Casey Lynn Hennings v. State of Florida
Docket 6D2025-1372
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 6D2025-1372
Appeal from a criminal conviction or adjudication in the Circuit Court for Orange County
Summary
The Sixth District Court of Appeal unanimously affirmed the trial court's decision in the criminal case of Casey Lynn Hennings. The appeal arose from proceedings in the Circuit Court for Orange County. The appellate court issued a per curiam opinion, concluding there was no reversible error warranting relief. No separate written opinion or reasoning was published; the court affirmed the lower court's ruling and the panel members concurred.
Issue Decided
- Whether the trial court committed reversible error warranting reversal of the criminal judgment.
Court's Reasoning
The published entry is a per curiam affirmation without a written opinion, indicating the appellate panel found no reversible error in the trial court's proceedings. Because the court provided no separate analysis, the affirmation reflects the panel's conclusion that the record supported the lower court's decision. The concurrence of all three judges shows unanimous agreement to deny relief.
Parties
- Appellant
- Casey Lynn Hennings
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Kevin B. Weiss
- Attorney
- William R. Ponall
- Attorney
- Laura L. Cepero
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier
- Attorney
- Tabitha Mills
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-21
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider filing a motion for rehearing
If the appellant believes there are grounds, timely file a motion for rehearing in the Sixth District to preserve issues and potentially delay finality.
- 2
Evaluate discretionary review options
Consult counsel about whether to seek review in the Florida Supreme Court based on legal issues of great public importance or conflicts among districts.
- 3
Consult appellate counsel about post-conviction remedies
If rehearing and discretionary review are not pursued or are unsuccessful, discuss possible collateral relief options such as a motion under rule 3.850 or federal habeas corpus where appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the appeals court decide?
- The appeals court affirmed the trial court's decision and denied relief to the appellant.
- Does this mean the conviction is final?
- Not necessarily final immediately; the notice states time remains to file a motion for rehearing, which could temporarily extend finality if timely filed.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The appellant, Casey Lynn Hennings, is directly affected because the conviction or sentence she appealed was upheld; the State is the prevailing party.
- Can this be appealed further?
- A timely motion for rehearing may be filed at the district court; thereafter, the appellant may seek review in the Florida Supreme Court if criteria for discretionary review are met.
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Full Filing Text
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
_____________________________
Case No. 6D2025-1372
Lower Tribunal No. 2023-CF-009236-A-O
_____________________________
CASEY LYNN HENNINGS,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
_____________________________
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Orange County.
Kevin B. Weiss, Judge.
April 21, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
STARGEL, GANNAM and PRATT, JJ., concur.
William R. Ponall and Laura L. Cepero, of Ponall Law, Maitland, for Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, and Tabitha Mills, Assistant
Attorney General, Daytona Beach, for Appellee.
NOT FINAL UNTIL TIME EXPIRES TO FILE MOTION FOR REHEARING
AND DISPOSITION THEREOF IF TIMELY FILED