Morris v. State of Florida
Docket 2D2025-1853
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 2D2025-1853
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Pinellas County in a criminal case
Summary
The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's ruling in a criminal matter brought by Lary Scott Morris, Jr. against the State of Florida. The opinion is per curiam, short, and provides no extended explanation; the appellate panel (Chief Judge Lucas and Judges Silberman and Smith) announced agreement with the lower court's decision and affirmed the judgment. The decision was issued April 24, 2026, and the opinion is subject to revision before official publication.
Issue Decided
- Whether the trial court's judgment or sentence should be reversed on appeal
Court's Reasoning
The published entry is a per curiam affirmance and does not state the court's detailed reasoning. The panel unanimously agreed to affirm the lower court's decision, indicating they found no reversible error in the trial court's proceedings or ruling. Because no elaboration is provided, the affirmance stands without published legal analysis.
Parties
- Appellant
- Lary Scott Morris, Jr.
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Pat E. Siracusa
- Attorney
- Blair Allen
- Attorney
- Clark E. Green
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-24
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consult counsel about further review
If the appellant wants to pursue further relief, speak with appellate counsel promptly to evaluate grounds and timing for seeking discretionary review in the Florida Supreme Court.
- 2
Confirm mandate and compliance
Ensure the trial court receives the appellate mandate and take any necessary steps to comply with the affirmed judgment or sentence.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the appeals court decide?
- The court affirmed the circuit court's decision, meaning it found no reversible error and left the lower-court ruling in place.
- Does the opinion explain why the court affirmed?
- No. The opinion is a brief per curiam affirmance and does not include the court's detailed reasoning.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision affects the appellant, Lary Scott Morris, Jr., and the State of Florida by leaving the underlying criminal judgment or sentence intact.
- Can this decision be appealed further?
- Possibly. A party may seek review by the Florida Supreme Court, but review is discretionary and depends on whether jurisdictional criteria are met.
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Full Filing Text
DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA
SECOND DISTRICT
LARY SCOTT MORRIS, JR.,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
No. 2D2025-1853
April 24, 2026
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Pinellas County; Pat E. Siracusa,
Judge.
Blair Allen, Public Defender, and Clark E. Green, Assistant Public
Defender, Bartow, for Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
PER CURIAM.
Affirmed.
LUCAS, C.J., and SILBERMAN and SMITH, JJ., Concur.
Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.