Kendrick v. State of Florida
Docket 2D2025-2827
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 2D2025-2827
Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County
Summary
The appellate court reviewed a criminal appeal by Kenneth James Kendrick from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County and, after considering the record, affirmed the lower court's decision. The opinion was delivered per curiam by the Second District Court of Appeal of Florida on May 6, 2026, and no written opinion explaining the reasoning was published with the order. The appellate panel consisting of Judges Villanti, Khouzam, and Labrit concurred. The judgment of the trial court therefore stands as affirmed.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's ruling (as challenged by appellant Kenneth James Kendrick) should be reversed on appeal under Florida appellate procedure rule 9.141(b)(2).
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a per curiam disposition affirming the lower court's decision. No written explanation or published opinion was attached to the order, so the appellate court's affirmance stands without an accompanying statement of legal analysis in this document. The concurrence of the three-judge panel indicates agreement with affirmance.
Parties
- Appellant
- Kenneth James Kendrick
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Michelle Sisco
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-05-06
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consult appellate counsel
If the appellant wishes to pursue further review, they should consult an appellate attorney promptly to evaluate grounds for rehearing or discretionary review and to determine applicable deadlines.
- 2
Check deadlines for further review
Determine the time limits for filing a motion for rehearing or a petition for review with the Florida Supreme Court and act within those deadlines if seeking further relief.
- 3
Comply with trial-court judgment
Unless and until further appellate relief is obtained, comply with the circuit court's orders and sentencing as affirmed by the appellate court.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court's decision, meaning the trial court's ruling remains in effect.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The appellant, Kenneth James Kendrick, and the State of Florida are directly affected because the appellant's challenge to the circuit court's ruling was denied.
- Does this opinion explain the court's legal reasoning?
- No. The court issued a short per curiam affirmance without a written opinion explaining its legal analysis in this document.
- Can this decision be appealed further?
- Potential further review (such as a motion for rehearing or seeking discretionary review by a higher court) may be available, but deadlines and eligibility depend on applicable Florida appellate rules.
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Full Filing Text
DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA
SECOND DISTRICT
KENNETH JAMES KENDRICK,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
No. 2D2025-2827
May 6, 2026
Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for
Hillsborough County; Michelle Sisco, Judge.
PER CURIAM.
Affirmed.
VILLANTI, KHOUZAM and LABRIT, JJ., Concur.
Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.