Hernandez v. State of Florida
Docket 2D2025-0166
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 2D2025-0166
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County
Summary
The Second District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Yordan Hernandez from a decision of the Hillsborough County Circuit Court. After considering the parties' submissions, the appellate court unanimously affirmed the lower court's ruling. The short per curiam opinion provides the disposition without published reasoning, and the decision is subject to possible revision before official publication.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's ruling adverse to Yordan Hernandez should be reversed on appeal
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a brief per curiam disposition affirming the lower court's decision. No substantive reasoning or analysis is provided in the opinion beyond the affirmation; the court did not publish an opinion explaining its legal analysis and the judgment stands. The concurrence by all three judges indicates unanimity but no additional written rationale was included.
Parties
- Appellant
- Yordan Hernandez
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Barbara Twine Thomas
- Attorney
- Blair Allen (Public Defender)
- Attorney
- Richard J. D'Amico (Special Assistant Public Defender)
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier (Attorney General)
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-17
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consult appellate counsel about further review
Discuss whether to seek rehearing in the district court or discretionary review in the Florida Supreme Court and evaluate deadlines and likelihood of success.
- 2
Request clarification of reasoning if needed
If the lack of an opinion affects collateral litigation, counsel may consider motions to obtain the lower-court record or seek other procedural remedies to clarify the basis for affirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's decision, meaning the lower court's ruling remains in effect.
- Does the opinion explain why the court affirmed?
- No. The opinion is a short per curiam disposition and does not include substantive reasoning or analysis.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The ruling affects appellant Yordan Hernandez and the State of Florida, as well as any collateral matters directly tied to the affirmed judgment.
- Can this decision be appealed further?
- Potential further review (such as a motion for rehearing or a petition to the Florida Supreme Court) may be available; consult counsel for deadlines and standing to seek further review.
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
DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA
SECOND DISTRICT
YORDAN HERNANDEZ,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
No. 2D2025-0166
April 17, 2026
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County; Barbara Twine
Thomas, Judge.
Blair Allen, Public Defender, and Richard J. D'Amico, Special Assistant
Public Defender, Bartow, for Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tampa, for Appellee.
PER CURIAM.
Affirmed.
SILBERMAN, MORRIS, and BLACK, JJ., Concur.
Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.