Johnson v. State of Florida
Docket 2D2024-2125
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 2D2024-2125
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County in a criminal case
Summary
The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower-court decision in a criminal matter. The appeal, filed by Gregory Brett Johnson, was considered on the record from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam opinion simply stating 'Affirmed' without further explanation; three judges concurred. No substantive reasoning, discussion of issues, or citation of authorities appears in the published entry provided.
Parties
- Appellant
- Gregory Brett Johnson
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Elizabeth G. Rice
- Attorney
- Blair Allen, Public Defender
- Attorney
- Lisa Martin, Assistant Public Defender
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier, Attorney General
- Attorney
- David Campbell, Assistant Attorney General
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-24
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consult appellate counsel about further review
If the appellant wishes to pursue additional review, they should consult counsel immediately to evaluate whether a timely petition to the Florida Supreme Court is appropriate and meets jurisdictional criteria.
- 2
Request opinion or mandate details from clerk
Obtain the formal mandate and any available opinion or order from the district court clerk to confirm the scope of the affirmation and any post-judgment deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the appeals court decide?
- The court affirmed the lower court's decision; the brief opinion contains only the single word 'Affirmed.'
- Does the opinion explain why the court affirmed?
- No. The published entry is a per curiam opinion that gives no substantive reasoning or legal analysis.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The primary parties affected are appellant Gregory Brett Johnson and the State of Florida; the lower-court judgment remains in effect.
- Can this decision be appealed further?
- Potential further review could be sought from the Florida Supreme Court, typically by filing a notice to invoke discretionary jurisdiction, but eligibility depends on jurisdictional rules and timeliness.
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
GREGORY BRETT JOHNSON,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
No. 2D2024-2125
April 24, 2026
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County; Elizabeth G.
Rice, Judge.
Blair Allen, Public Defender, and Lisa Martin, Assistant Public Defender,
Bartow, for Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, and David Campbell,
Assistant Attorney General, Tampa, for Appellee.
PER CURIAM.
Affirmed.
NORTHCUTT, LaROSE, and BLACK, JJ., Concur.
Opinion subject to revision prior publication.