Chandler Washington v. State of Florida
Docket 1D2024-1404
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 1D2024-1404
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Leon County (criminal matter), reviewed by the First District Court of Appeal.
Summary
The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed Chandler Washington's appeal from a Leon County circuit court decision and, in a per curiam opinion, affirmed the lower court's judgment. The opinion is terse: the panel announced its decision to affirm without extended explanation. All three judges concurred, and the opinion notes the ruling is not final until any timely, authorized rehearing motions are resolved. Chandler Washington appeared pro se; the State was represented by the Attorney General's office.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's judgment (criminal conviction or order) should be reversed.
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a per curiam affirmation without stating detailed reasoning in the published entry. By affirming, the panel concluded that the appellant's arguments lacked merit or did not demonstrate reversible error under controlling law. The brief disposition reflects the panel's view that no further explanation was necessary for resolution.
Parties
- Appellant
- Chandler Washington
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Stephen S. Everett
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier, Attorney General
- Attorney
- Anne C. Conley, Assistant Attorney General
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-30
What You Should Do Next
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Consider filing rehearing or clarification
If the appellant believes there are grounds, file a timely motion for rehearing or clarification under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331, as noted in the opinion.
- 2
Consult appellate counsel
Appellant should consult an attorney to evaluate rehearing options, preservation of issues, and potential further appeals (e.g., to the Florida Supreme Court) if applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the lower court's ruling and denied the relief sought by the appellant.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision directly affects Chandler Washington and the State of Florida; it leaves the circuit court's judgment in place.
- What happens next?
- The ruling stands unless the appellant files a timely, authorized motion for rehearing or other allowable post-decision motion under Florida appellate rules.
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Full Filing Text
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
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No. 1D2024-1404
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CHANDLER WASHINGTON,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
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On appeal from the Circuit Court for Leon County.
Stephen S. Everett, Judge.
April 30, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
ROBERTS, WINOKUR, and NORDBY, 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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Chandler Washington, pro se, Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, and Anne C. Conley,
Assistant Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
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