James Delosa v. State of Florida
Docket 5D2025-2826
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 5D2025-2826
Appeal under Florida Rule 3.800 from the Circuit Court for Brevard County (postconviction/collateral relief proceeding).
Summary
The Fifth District Court of Appeal unanimously affirmed the circuit court's decision in James Delosa's appeal under Florida Rule 3.800. Delosa, appearing pro se, appealed an order from the Brevard County Circuit Court (Judge Stephen George Henderson). The appellate court issued a short per curiam opinion on April 16, 2026, simply stating AFFIRMED, with no published opinion or additional reasoning provided. The judgment is subject to any timely motions for rehearing authorized under Florida appellate rules.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court erred in ruling on James Delosa's Florida Rule 3.800 motion.
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a per curiam affirmation without written explanation, indicating the panel found no reversible error in the circuit court's handling of the Rule 3.800 motion. Because no opinion was published, the appellate court's brief affirmance provides no further factual or legal analysis to alter the lower court's ruling. The disposition implies the appellate panel concluded the record supported the circuit court's decision.
Parties
- Appellant
- James Delosa
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Stephen George Henderson
Key Dates
- Appellate decision date
- 2026-04-16
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider filing a motion for rehearing
If there are grounds, file a timely motion for rehearing under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 within the rule deadlines to ask the court to reconsider.
- 2
Consult an attorney about further review
Speak with counsel to evaluate whether a petition for discretionary review to the Florida Supreme Court or other relief is available and appropriate.
- 3
Comply with circuit court orders
If the affirmed order imposes obligations or affects custody of rights, comply with the circuit court's directives to avoid further penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the lower court's ruling on Delosa's Rule 3.800 motion, meaning the trial court's decision stands.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- James Delosa is directly affected because his appeal failed; the State of Florida benefits from the affirmation.
- What happens next?
- Delosa can file any timely and authorized motions for rehearing under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331, or consider further review if permitted.
- Why didn't the court explain its reasoning?
- The court issued a per curiam one-line affirmation, which courts sometimes use when they find no reversible error and do not publish a full opinion.
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Full Filing Text
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
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Case No. 5D2025-2826
LT Case No. 05-2018-CF-033203-A
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JAMES DELOSA,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
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3.800 Appeal from the Circuit Court for Brevard County.
Stephen George Henderson, Judge.
James Delosa, Trenton, pro se.
No Appearance for Appellee.
April 16, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
MAKAR, EDWARDS, and BOATWRIGHT, 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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