Juan Figueroa-Rivera v. State of Florida
Docket 6D2025-0781
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 6D2025-0781
Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for Osceola County (criminal case no. 2014CF000522)
Summary
The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's judgment in a criminal appeal by Juan Figueroa-Rivera. The appeal was taken under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2) from the circuit court in Osceola County. The appellate court issued a short per curiam decision on April 28, 2026, simply stating 'AFFIRMED' without extended opinion. The panel of judges concurred and the appellant proceeded pro se; the state did not file a response on appeal.
Issue Decided
- Whether the trial court's judgment or sentence below should be reversed on appeal under Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2)
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a per curiam affirmance without an opinion, indicating the panel concluded the appellant's arguments did not warrant reversal under the governing standard of review. Because no opinion was published, the court did not articulate specific factual or legal analysis in the decision. The lack of a written explanation suggests the appellate court found the lower court's decision legally and factually sufficient.
Parties
- Appellant
- Juan Figueroa-Rivera
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Keith A. Carsten
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-28
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider filing a motion for rehearing
A motion for rehearing must be filed within the deadline provided by the appellate rules if the appellant believes there are grounds to request the panel to reconsider.
- 2
Consult counsel about further review
Speak with an appellate attorney promptly to evaluate whether to seek discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court or pursue postconviction relief.
- 3
Confirm appellate deadlines
Verify the deadline to file a motion for rehearing or a petition for review, as failure to meet deadlines can forfeit further appellate options.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the lower court's judgment or sentence; the appeal was unsuccessful.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The primary person affected is the appellant, Juan Figueroa-Rivera, whose conviction or sentence remains in place; the State did not appear.
- Why is there no explanation for the ruling?
- The court issued a short per curiam affirmance without an opinion, which means the panel found no need to publish a written rationale in this case.
- Can this decision be challenged further?
- Possible further review could include a motion for rehearing in the district court or a discretionary petition to the Florida Supreme Court, subject to applicable rules and deadlines.
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Full Filing Text
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
_____________________________
Case No. 6D2025-0781
Lower Tribunal No. 2014CF000522
_____________________________
JUAN FIGUEROA-RIVERA,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
_____________________________
Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for Osceola County.
Keith A. Carsten, Judge.
April 28, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
MIZE, BROWNLEE and PRATT, JJ., concur.
Juan Figueroa-Rivera, Bushnell, pro se.
No Appearance for Appellee.
NOT FINAL UNTIL TIME EXPIRES TO FILE MOTION FOR REHEARING AND
DISPOSITION THEREOF IF TIMELY FILED