Oliver Thomas v. State of Florida
Docket 3D2025-2541
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 3D2025-2541
Appeal under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County
Summary
The Third District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in a criminal appeal brought by Oliver Thomas. The appeal was taken under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2) from decisions of the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County (Judge Richard Hersch). The opinion is per curiam, filed April 29, 2026, and states simply 'Affirmed.' No further reasoning or discussion appears in the opinion text provided.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's rulings in the underlying criminal proceedings should be reversed on appeal under Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2).
Court's Reasoning
The opinion provided is per curiam and contains only the disposition 'Affirmed' without written explanation. Because the court did not include legal analysis in the published text, no further reasoning is available from this document.
Parties
- Appellant
- Oliver Thomas
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Richard Hersch
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier
- Attorney
- Liz Feliz
Key Dates
- opinion_filed
- 2026-04-29
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Check rehearing deadline
If the appellant wishes to challenge the disposition, file a motion for rehearing in the Third District within the applicable time under Florida appellate rules.
- 2
Consider Florida Supreme Court review
If there are substantial questions of law or conflicts with other decisions, consult counsel about seeking discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court.
- 3
Consult counsel about enforcement
If the affirmance affects sentencing or other orders, speak with an attorney to determine whether immediate compliance, postconviction relief, or other remedies are appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The court affirmed the decisions of the lower court; the per curiam opinion simply states 'Affirmed.'
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The immediate parties are appellant Oliver Thomas and the State of Florida; the affirmance upholds the circuit court's ruling against Thomas.
- Why didn't the opinion explain the court's reasons?
- The provided opinion is a short per curiam disposition without accompanying legal analysis, so no reasons are included in this document.
- Can this decision be challenged further?
- A party may seek rehearing in the district court or, in limited circumstances, a discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court; deadlines and grounds depend on procedural rules.
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Full Filing Text
Third District Court of Appeal
State of Florida
Opinion filed April 29, 2026.
Not final until disposition of timely filed motion for rehearing.
No. 3D25-2541
Lower Tribunal Nos. F04-22272, F04-22318
Oliver Thomas,
Appellant,
vs.
State of Florida,
Appellee.
An Appeal under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2) from
the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Richard Hersch, Judge.
Oliver Thomas, in proper person.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, and Liz Feliz, Assistant
Attorney General, for appellee.
Before FERNANDEZ, GORDO and BOKOR, JJ.
PER CURIAM.
Affirmed.