Hale v. State of Florida
Docket 2D2026-0220
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 2D2026-0220
Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for Pinellas County
Summary
The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in an appeal by Dondre R. Hale against the State of Florida. The appeal was taken under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2) from the Pinellas County circuit court before Judge Philip J. Federico. The appellate panel issued a per curiam decision—joined by Judges Northcutt, LaRose, and Rothstein-Youakim—simply stating 'Affirmed' without further published opinion and noted the opinion may be revised prior to official publication.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's order subject to appeal under Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) should be reversed
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written opinion, indicating that the panel found no reversible error in the circuit court's ruling. Because no additional reasoning was provided in the published text, the affirmation stands on the panel's conclusion that the record and applicable law supported the lower court's decision. The brief disposition suggests the appellate judges determined the procedural and substantive issues raised did not warrant reversal.
Authorities Cited
- Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2)
Parties
- Appellant
- Dondre R. Hale
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Philip J. Federico
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-22
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consult appellate counsel about rehearing
If the appellant believes there are grounds, consult counsel promptly about filing a motion for rehearing or clarification in the district court, observing the short deadlines for such motions.
- 2
Consider seeking Supreme Court review
If there is a substantial question of law or a conflict with other decisions, discuss with counsel whether to seek discretionary review in the Florida Supreme Court and prepare the necessary petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the appeals court decide?
- The court affirmed the lower court's decision, meaning it found no reversible error in the ruling being appealed.
- Does the opinion explain why the court affirmed?
- No; the court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written opinion, so it did not provide detailed reasoning in the published text.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision affects the appellant, Dondre R. Hale, and the State of Florida, as it leaves the circuit court's ruling in place.
- Can this decision be challenged further?
- Potential further review could include seeking rehearing in the district court or filing a discretionary petition to the Florida Supreme Court, subject to applicable rules and deadlines.
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Full Filing Text
DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA
SECOND DISTRICT
DONDRE R. HALE,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
No. 2D2026-0220
April 22, 2026
Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for
Pinellas County; Philip J. Federico, Judge.
PER CURIAM.
Affirmed.
NORTHCUTT, LaROSE, and ROTHSTEIN-YOUAKIM, JJ., Concur.
Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.