Johnson v. State of Florida
Docket 1D2025-1965
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 1D2025-1965
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County (criminal matter)
Summary
The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed Vincent Johnson's appeal from a decision of the Circuit Court for Escambia County and issued a per curiam opinion on April 16, 2026. The appellate court affirmed the lower court's ruling without published opinion. All three judges concurred. The appellant represented himself; the State was represented by the Attorney General's office. The opinion notes the decision is not final until any timely post-judgment appellate motions are resolved.
Issue Decided
- Whether errors asserted by the appellant warranted reversal of the circuit court's judgment or sentence
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a per curiam decision affirming the lower court. No separate opinion was published, indicating the panel found no reversible error in the circuit court's proceedings or conclusions. The concurrence of all three judges shows unanimous agreement that the record supported affirmance.
Authorities Cited
- Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330/9.331 (post-judgment motions)
Parties
- Appellant
- Vincent Johnson
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- John F. Simon, Jr.
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier, Attorney General
- Attorney
- Amanda Bosman, Assistant Attorney General
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-16
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider post-opinion motions
If represented or pro se, file any timely and authorized motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 if there are grounds to challenge the affirmance.
- 2
Consult appellate counsel
Speak with an attorney about possible discretionary review to the Florida Supreme Court or other remedies if there are substantial legal questions or conflicts in authority.
- 3
Comply with circuit-court judgment
If no further appellate relief is pursued or is denied, comply with the circuit court's sentence, orders, or obligations that remain in effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's decision, meaning it found no reversible error and left the lower-court outcome in place.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision affects appellant Vincent Johnson and the State of Florida; it leaves Johnson's underlying conviction or sentence (from the circuit court) intact.
- Can this decision be challenged further?
- Potentially, if Johnson timely files authorized motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 or seeks discretionary review by a higher court, such as the Florida Supreme Court, if grounds exist.
- Does this opinion explain the court's reasons?
- No; the court issued a brief per curiam affirmance without an accompanying written opinion explaining the detailed reasoning.
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Full Filing Text
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
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No. 1D2025-1965
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VINCENT JOHNSON,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
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On appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County.
John F. Simon, 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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Vincent Johnson, pro se, Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, and Amanda Bosman,
Assistant Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
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