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Martinez v. State of Florida

Docket 2D2025-3320

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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
2D2025-3320

Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County

Summary

The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in a criminal appeal by Sarah Kynay Martinez against the State of Florida. The appeal was taken under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2) from the Hillsborough County Circuit Court. The per curiam opinion, issued April 24, 2026, concluded the appellant's challenge lacked merit and therefore affirmed the judgment below. Three judges concurred and the opinion may be revised before official publication.

Issue Decided

  • Whether the circuit court's judgment or sentence should be reversed under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2)

Court's Reasoning

The court issued a brief per curiam decision finding the appellant's challenge did not warrant reversal. Because the opinion is terse and provides no extended analysis, the court's disposition reflects that the appellant failed to show reversible error in the proceedings below. The concurrence of all three judges indicates unanimous agreement with that outcome.

Parties

Appellant
Sarah Kynay Martinez
Appellee
State of Florida
Judge
Michelle Sisco

Key Dates

Decision date
2026-04-24

What You Should Do Next

  1. 1

    Consult appellate counsel

    If the appellant wishes to pursue further review, consult counsel promptly to evaluate grounds for seeking discretionary review in the Florida Supreme Court.

  2. 2

    Check for post-conviction remedies

    Explore available post-conviction relief options, including motions under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850, if there are claims not raised on direct appeal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the appellate court decide?
The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision and denied the appellant's challenge.
Who does this decision affect?
The decision affects Sarah Kynay Martinez and the State of Florida as parties to the criminal appeal, and it confirms the circuit court's judgment remains in place.
What happens next for the appellant?
The appellant may consider whether further review is available, such as seeking discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court, but this opinion leaves the circuit court judgment intact unless further review is granted.
Does the opinion explain the court's reasoning in detail?
No. The opinion is a brief per curiam affirmance without extended reasoning in the published text.

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
DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA
                        SECOND DISTRICT


                        SARAH KYNAY MARTINEZ,

                                 Appellant,

                                      v.

                           STATE OF FLORIDA,

                                  Appellee.


                             No. 2D2025-3320


                               April 24, 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.

NORTHCUTT, VILLANTI, and MORRIS, JJ., Concur.


Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.