Fountain v. State of Florida
Docket 1D2025-1950
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 1D2025-1950
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County (criminal matter).
Summary
The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in a criminal appeal brought by George Fountain III. The appeal arose from a decision entered in the Circuit Court for Escambia County. The appellate court issued a short per curiam opinion announcing its decision to affirm, with three judges concurring, and noted that the decision is not final until the time for certain post-judgment motions has passed. No further reasoning or factual discussion appears in the published entry.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's judgment should be reversed on the grounds raised by appellant George Fountain III.
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a per curiam affirmance without providing substantive explanation in this entry. By affirming, the panel implicitly concluded that the arguments advanced by the appellant did not show reversible error in the circuit court's proceedings or judgment. The opinion contains no detailed legal analysis or citation of controlling authorities.
Parties
- Appellant
- George Fountain III
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- John L. Miller, Jr.
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-16
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider filing post-decision motions
If the appellant seeks further relief, he should consider timely filing a motion for rehearing or certification under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 within the applicable deadlines.
- 2
Consult appellate counsel
The appellant should consult an attorney to evaluate grounds for rehearing, preservation of issues, or potential discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court.
- 3
Prepare for effect of affirmed judgment
If no further relief is sought or obtained, the appellant should prepare to comply with the circuit court's judgment and any related obligations or collateral consequences.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the appeals court decide?
- The appeals court affirmed the lower court's judgment, meaning it found no reversible error in the circuit court's decision as presented on appeal.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision affects appellant George Fountain III and the State of Florida; it leaves the circuit court's judgment in place.
- Does this ruling explain the court's reasons?
- No, the court issued a brief per curiam affirmance with no detailed reasoning in this entry.
- Can this decision be challenged further?
- A party may seek rehearing or move for other authorized post-decision relief under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331, and may seek review in 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. 1D2025-1950
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GEORGE FOUNTAIN III,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
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On appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County.
John L. Miller, Jr., Judge.
April 16, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
ROBERTS, RAY, and TREADWELL, 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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George Fountain III, pro se, Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.