Reese v. State of Florida
Docket 1D2025-1069
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 1D2025-1069
Appeal from a County Court judgment in Bay County, Florida.
Summary
The First District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower-court decision in a criminal case. The appeal was brought by Stephanie Dana Reese from a judgment of the County Court for Bay County. The appellate court issued a short per curiam decision on April 24, 2026, simply stating "AFFIRMED," with three judges concurring. The opinion contains no elaboration of reasoning or factual detail beyond the affirmance and the appellate representation for both sides.
Issue Decided
- Whether the County Court's judgment should be reversed on the issues raised by appellant Stephanie Dana Reese on appeal.
Court's Reasoning
The published document is a one-line per curiam affirmance without stated reasons. The court affirmed the lower court's judgment and the three-judge panel concurred, indicating that the appellate court found no reversible error based on the record or briefing, though no specific legal rule or factual analysis is provided in the opinion.
Parties
- Appellant
- Stephanie Dana Reese
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Shane Royal Vann
- Attorney
- Jessica J. Yeary
- Attorney
- Lori A. Willner
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-24
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider post-opinion appellate motions
If the appellant seeks further relief, evaluate filing a motion for rehearing or certification under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 within the applicable deadlines.
- 2
Consult appellate counsel about further review
Discuss with counsel whether to pursue discretionary review or other relief and assess the merits and procedural grounds for further appeal.
- 3
Comply with the lower-court judgment
Unless further relief is obtained, take the necessary steps to comply with the County Court's judgment affirmed by the appellate court.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the County Court's judgment; the one-line opinion states only "AFFIRMED."
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision affects appellant Stephanie Dana Reese and the State of Florida as the appellee; it leaves the County Court's judgment in place.
- Does the opinion explain the court's reasons?
- No. The opinion is a short per curiam affirmance and does not provide substantive reasoning or factual discussion.
- Can this decision be further appealed?
- Potential further review may be available by filing any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331, or seeking discretionary review by a higher court if applicable.
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Full Filing Text
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
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No. 1D2025-1069
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STEPHANIE DANA REESE,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
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On appeal from the County Court for Bay County.
Shane Royal Vann, Judge.
April 24, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
RAY, WINOKUR, 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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Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender, and Lori A. Willner, Assistant
Public Defender, Tallahassee, for Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
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