What did the court decide?

The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision on appeal.

Does this entry explain why the court affirmed?

No. This is a brief per curiam affirmance and the entry contains no written opinion explaining the court's reasoning.

Can the appellant take further steps after this decision?

The appellant may file timely and authorized post-judgment motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331; further review to the Florida Supreme Court could be possible depending on jurisdictional criteria.

Jonathan Adam Jones v. State of Florida

Docket 1D2025-0150

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Criminal AppealAffirmed

Filed: Apr 30, 2026 · yesterday
Jurisdiction: Florida
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida
Type: Opinion
Case type: Criminal Appeal
Disposition: Affirmed
Docket: 1D2025-0150

Appeal from the Circuit Court for Jackson County (criminal matter) reviewed by the First District Court of Appeal.

Summary

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed Jonathan Adam Jones's appeal from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Jackson County. The appellate panel issued a per curiam decision on April 30, 2026, and affirmed the lower court's decision. No written opinion explaining the court's reasoning was published in this entry; the court simply announced affirmance with Judges Ray, Winokur, and Treadwell concurring. The mandate may issue after disposition of any timely post-judgment motions under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Parties

Appellant: Jonathan Adam Jones
Appellee: State of Florida
Judge: Ana M. Garcia
Attorney: Hani Demetrious
Attorney: James Uthmeier
Attorney: Michael Schaub

Key Dates

Decision date: 2026-04-30

What You Should Do Next

1
Check and file post-judgment motions
If appropriate, the appellant should evaluate and, within the rule deadlines, file motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 to seek rehearing or clarification.
2
Consult appellate counsel about further review
Discuss with counsel whether to seek discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court and meet any filing deadlines for such a petition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision on appeal.
Does this entry explain why the court affirmed?: No. This is a brief per curiam affirmance and the entry contains no written opinion explaining the court's reasoning.
Can the appellant take further steps after this decision?: The appellant may file timely and authorized post-judgment motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331; further review to the Florida Supreme Court could be possible depending on jurisdictional criteria.

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Full Filing Text

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
                STATE OF FLORIDA
                 _____________________________

                        No. 1D2025-0150
                 _____________________________

JONATHAN ADAM JONES,

    Appellant,

    v.

STATE OF FLORIDA,

    Appellee.
                 _____________________________


On appeal from the Circuit Court for Jackson County.
Ana M. Garcia, Judge.


                        April 30, 2026

PER CURIAM.

    AFFIRMED.

RAY, WINOKUR, and TREADWELL, JJ., concur.

                 _____________________________

    Not final until disposition of any timely and
    authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
    9.331.
               _____________________________
Hani Demetrious of The Law Office of Robert David Malove, P.A.,
Fort Lauderdale, for Appellant.

James Uthmeier, Attorney General, and Michael Schaub,
Assistant Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.




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