Scott v. State of Florida
Docket 2D2025-3151
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 2D2025-3151
Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the County Court for Pinellas County
Summary
The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, affirmed a lower-court decision in a criminal matter. The appeal was taken under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2) from the County Court for Pinellas County. The per curiam opinion states simply: Affirmed. Three judges concurred. No further reasoning, facts, or citation details are provided in the document.
Issue Decided
- Whether the county court's judgment or order challenged under Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) should be affirmed by the district court.
Court's Reasoning
The published entry is a per curiam disposition that affirms the lower court. The opinion provides no written explanation or discussion of legal principles or factual findings in the record, so the appellate court's reasons for affirmance are not stated in this document.
Parties
- Appellant
- Christine Heidi Scott
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Diane M. Croff
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-29
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consult appellate counsel
If you are the appellant and wish to explore further review, consult a lawyer immediately to evaluate grounds for rehearing or discretionary review and to meet any filing deadlines.
- 2
Request opinion or mandate details
Request the court clerk for any full opinion, mandate, or docket entries to learn the precise effect of the affirmance and whether any written opinion exists or will be issued.
- 3
Comply with underlying judgment
If the affirmance leaves in place an order requiring action (for example, sentence, fine, or other obligations), take steps to comply or seek clarification from counsel.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the county court's decision; the opinion contains only the single-word disposition 'Affirmed.'
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The appellant, Christine Heidi Scott, and the State of Florida are directly affected because the county-court ruling against which the appeal was taken remains in effect.
- Why did the court affirm?
- The opinion does not provide reasoning or explain its basis for affirming, so the specific grounds are not disclosed in this document.
- Can this decision be further appealed?
- Possibly; the document does not address further review. A party should consult counsel about available certiorari or other review options and applicable deadlines.
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Full Filing Text
DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA
SECOND DISTRICT
CHRISTINE HEIDI SCOTT,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
No. 2D2025-3151
April 29, 2026
Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the County Court for
Pinellas County; Diane M. Croff, Judge.
PER CURIAM.
Affirmed.
LUCAS, C.J., and KHOUZAM and SLEET, JJ., Concur.
Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.