Chatman v. State of Florida
Docket 1D2025-1535
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 1D2025-1535
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County (appellant pro se)
Summary
The First District Court of Appeal reviewed Bud Chatman’s appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County and, in a brief per curiam decision dated April 24, 2026, affirmed the lower court’s judgment. The opinion is unsigned and states only the disposition—affirmed—with all three judges concurring. No reasoning or factual discussion is included in the published entry. The clerk’s note reminds parties that the decision is not final until any timely, authorized motion under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 is resolved.
Authorities Cited
- Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330
- Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.331
Parties
- Appellant
- Bud Chatman
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- John F. Simon, Jr.
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier, Attorney General
- Attorney
- Michael Schaub, Assistant Attorney General
Key Dates
- decision_date
- 2026-04-24
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider filing a timely motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331
If the appellant believes there are grounds for rehearing or clarification, prepare and file the appropriate motion within the rule-prescribed deadlines.
- 2
Consult an appellate attorney
Because the pro se appellant received an affirmed decision without explanation, consulting counsel can identify any preserved issues and advise on further review or collateral remedies.
- 3
Monitor for mandate or finality notice
Watch for the court’s issuance of a final mandate or resolution of any timely motions, which will start clock for any further appellate or collateral filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the lower court’s judgment, meaning it upheld the circuit court’s decision.
- Does the opinion explain why the court affirmed?
- No. The decision is a short per curiam entry without written reasoning or factual discussion.
- Is this decision final?
- Not immediately; the opinion notes it is not final until any timely, authorized motion under rules 9.330 or 9.331 is resolved.
- Can this be appealed further?
- Potential further review (such as a motion for rehearing or discretionary review) may be possible under Florida appellate rules; consult counsel about deadlines and options.
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
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
_____________________________
No. 1D2025-1535
_____________________________
BUD CHATMAN,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
_____________________________
On appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County.
John F. Simon, Jr., Judge.
April 24, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
ROWE, NORDBY, and LONG, JJ., concur.
_____________________________
Not final until disposition of any timely and
authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
9.331.
_____________________________
Bud Chatman, pro se, Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, and Michael Schaub,
Assistant Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
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