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Morris v. State of Florida

Docket 2D2025-1854

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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
2D2025-1854

Appeal from the Circuit Court for Pinellas County

Summary

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's ruling in an appeal brought by Lary Scott Morris against the State of Florida. The appellate panel issued a brief per curiam decision—without published opinion—concluding that the trial court's decision was correct and required no change. All three judges concurred, and the opinion is subject to revision before official publication. No additional reasoning or factual background was provided in the court's short order.

Parties

Appellant
Lary Scott Morris
Appellee
State of Florida
Judge
Pat Siracusa
Attorney
Blair Allen, Public Defender
Attorney
Clark E. Green, Assistant Public Defender
Attorney
James Uthmeier, Attorney General

Key Dates

decision_date
2026-05-01

What You Should Do Next

  1. 1

    Consider petitioning higher court

    If the appellant wishes to continue the challenge, consult counsel about filing a discretionary review petition to the Florida Supreme Court and confirm applicable filing deadlines.

  2. 2

    Request rehearing or clarification

    If counsel believes the per curiam affirmance overlooked an important point, consider filing a motion for rehearing or clarification in the Second District within the time allowed.

  3. 3

    Comply with lower court orders

    If the affirmed ruling imposes obligations (e.g., sentence, fines, or other orders), take steps to comply or to seek appropriate relief as advised by counsel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?
The appellate court affirmed the lower court's ruling, meaning it found no reversible error and left the trial court's decision in place.
Does the opinion explain the court's reasoning?
No. The decision is a short per curiam affirmance with no detailed reasoning or opinion included in this document.
Who is affected by this decision?
The decision directly affects appellant Lary Scott Morris and the State of Florida; it also finalizes the result of the appealed criminal matter unless further review is sought.
Can this decision be appealed further?
Yes, the appellant may seek further review (for example, by the Florida Supreme Court), but such review is discretionary and would require filing the appropriate petition within the court's deadlines.

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

                          LARY SCOTT MORRIS,

                                 Appellant,

                                      v.

                           STATE OF FLORIDA,

                                  Appellee.

                             No. 2D2025-1854


                                May 1, 2026

Appeal from the Circuit Court for Pinellas County; Pat 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.

LaROSE, ROTHSTEIN-YOUAKIM, and GUARD, JJ., Concur.


Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.