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Justus Pierce v. State of Florida

Docket 6D2024-2749

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Criminal AppealAffirmed
Filed
Jurisdiction
Florida
Court
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Type
Opinion
Case type
Criminal Appeal
Disposition
Affirmed
Docket
6D2024-2749

Appeal from the Circuit Court for Lee County in a criminal case (Lower Tribunal No. 2017-CF-015813).

Summary

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed Justus Pierce's appeal from a Lee County circuit court criminal matter and affirmed the lower court's decision. The opinion is per curiam, brief, and provides no extended reasoning in the published text. The panel (Traver, C.J., White and Gannam, JJ.) voted to affirm the judgment below. The decision was issued April 21, 2026, and counsel for both parties are identified in the filing.

Parties

Appellant
Justus Pierce
Appellee
State of Florida
Judge
Bruce Kyle
Attorney
Hani Demetrious
Attorney
Robert David Malove
Attorney
James Uthmeier
Attorney
Helene S. Parnes

Key Dates

Decision date
2026-04-21

What You Should Do Next

  1. 1

    Consider filing a motion for rehearing

    If counsel believes there are grounds, file a timely motion for rehearing in the Sixth District before the deadline set by court rules.

  2. 2

    Evaluate petition for higher review

    Consult appellate counsel about the viability and timeliness of seeking review by the Florida Supreme Court.

  3. 3

    Prepare for mandate and compliance

    If no further review is pursued, work with counsel to ensure compliance with the affirmed judgment and address any sentencing or post-conviction deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?
The appellate court affirmed the lower court's judgment against Justus Pierce.
Does the opinion explain why the court affirmed?
No. The published entry is a short per curiam affirmance and does not include the court's reasoning in this document.
Who is affected by this decision?
The decision directly affects appellant Justus Pierce and the State of Florida as appellee; it leaves the lower-court outcome in place.
Can this decision be challenged further?
Potential further review options (such as a motion for rehearing in the district court or a petition to the Florida Supreme Court) may exist, but this document does not address or foreclose them.

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
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
                       STATE OF FLORIDA
                      _____________________________

                           Case No. 6D2024-2749
                     Lower Tribunal No. 2017-CF-015813
                      _____________________________

                                JUSTUS PIERCE,

                                  Appellant,
                                      v.

                              STATE OF FLORIDA,

                                  Appellee.
                      _____________________________

                 Appeal from the Circuit Court for Lee County.
                              Bruce Kyle, Judge.

                                April 21, 2026

PER CURIAM.

      AFFIRMED.

TRAVER, C.J., and WHITE and GANNAM, JJ., concur.


Hani Demetrious and Robert David Malove, of The Law Office of Robert David
Malove, P.A., Fort Lauderdale, for Appellant.

James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, and Helene S. Parnes, Manager II
Assistant Attorney General, Tampa, for Appellee.


 NOT FINAL UNTIL TIME EXPIRES TO FILE MOTION FOR REHEARING
          AND DISPOSITION THEREOF IF TIMELY FILED