Reed v. State of Florida
Docket 1D2025-1936
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 1D2025-1936
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County in a criminal case
Summary
The First District Court of Appeal reviewed a criminal appeal by appellant Aaroney Okevious Reed from a decision of the Circuit Court for Escambia County. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam opinion on April 21, 2026, and affirmed the lower court's judgment. No published opinion explaining the court's reasoning appears in the document; the court simply announced its disposition and noted concurrence by the three judges. The decision is subject to any timely post-judgment motions permitted by Florida appellate rules.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's judgment or conviction should be reversed on the grounds raised by appellant Reed on appeal
Court's Reasoning
The opinion is per curiam and contains only the disposition "AFFIRMED" without an explanation of the court's analysis. Because the court provided no substantive reasoning in the published text, the precise legal rationale is not stated in the document; the affirmation indicates the appellate court found no reversible error in the circuit court's proceedings or ruling.
Parties
- Appellant
- Aaroney Okevious Reed
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- John F. Simon, Jr.
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-21
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider filing post-judgment motions
If the appellant wishes to challenge the decision further, they should consider timely filing an authorized motion for rehearing or certification under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331.
- 2
Consult appellate counsel
The appellant should consult an attorney experienced in Florida appellate practice to evaluate grounds for rehearing or further review and to ensure deadlines are met.
- 3
Prepare petition for higher review if warranted
If there are substantial federal or state law questions, consider preparing a petition for review to the Florida Supreme Court or seeking federal habeas relief where appropriate and timely.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the lower court's judgment, meaning it rejected the challenges raised by the appellant.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision directly affects appellant Aaroney Okevious Reed and the State of Florida in the underlying criminal case.
- Why doesn't the opinion explain the court's reasoning?
- This is a short per curiam opinion that states only the disposition (affirmed); the court did not include a written explanation of its legal analysis in this document.
- Can this be appealed further?
- A party may seek further review under Florida appellate procedures, such as filing a motion for rehearing or seeking discretionary review by a higher court, subject to the deadlines in the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.
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Full Filing Text
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
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No. 1D2025-1936
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AARONEY OKEVIOUS REED,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
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On appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County.
John F. Simon, Jr., Judge.
April 21, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
ROBERTS, RAY, and TREADWELL, JJ., concur.
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Not final until disposition of any timely and
authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
9.331.
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Aaroney Okevious Reed, pro se, Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.