Judith Ivette Torres Garcia v. State of Florida
Docket 6D2025-0343
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 6D2025-0343
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Polk County (criminal case number 2021-CF-005050)
Summary
The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed Judith Ivette Torres Garcia's appeal from the Polk County Circuit Court and issued a per curiam decision affirming the lower court's judgment. The panel unanimously agreed to affirm the decision of the trial court. No opinion text or reasoning is included in the document beyond the formal affirmance and the names of the judges and counsel. The mandate is subject to the ordinary rehearing period described at the end of the opinion.
Parties
- Appellant
- Judith Ivette Torres Garcia
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Sharon M. Franklin
- Attorney
- Blair Allen, Public Defender
- Attorney
- Jeffrey Sullivan, Special Assistant Public Defender
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier, Attorney General
- Attorney
- Jonathan P. Hurley, Senior Assistant Attorney General
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-28
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider motion for rehearing
If appellant believes an error of law or fact warrants it, file a timely motion for rehearing in the Sixth District Court of Appeal within the deadlines set by court rules.
- 2
Evaluate discretionary review
If rehearing is denied, consult counsel about whether to seek discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court and the likelihood of acceptance.
- 3
Proceed with sentencing or confinement compliance
Unless and until relief is obtained, comply with the trial court's sentence or other orders that remain in effect following the affirmance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, meaning it found no reversible error in the lower court's decision.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision affects appellant Judith Ivette Torres Garcia and the State of Florida in the underlying criminal case.
- Does this document explain the court's reasons?
- No; the opinion is a brief per curiam affirmance and does not include the court's reasoning or analysis.
- Can this decision be challenged further?
- Possibly; the usual options may include filing a motion for rehearing in the district court or seeking review by a higher court, subject to applicable rules and deadlines.
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Full Filing Text
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
_____________________________
Case No. 6D2025-0343
Lower Tribunal No. 2021-CF-005050
_____________________________
JUDITH IVETTE TORRES GARCIA,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
_____________________________
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Polk County.
Sharon M. Franklin, Judge.
April 28, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
SMITH, BROWNLEE and GANNAM, JJ., concur.
Blair Allen, Public Defender, and Jeffrey Sullivan, Special Assistant Public Defender,
Bartow, for Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, and Jonathan P. Hurley, Senior Assistant
Attorney General, Tampa, for Appellee.
NOT FINAL UNTIL TIME EXPIRES TO FILE MOTION FOR REHEARING AND
DISPOSITION THEREOF IF TIMELY FILED