Shaun Patrick Stewart v. State of Florida
Docket 5D2025-1364
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 5D2025-1364
Appeal from a circuit court decision in Sumter County (case no. 60-2025-CA-148).
Summary
The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed Shaun Patrick Stewart's appeal from a Sumter County circuit court decision and, in a per curiam opinion, affirmed the lower court's judgment. The opinion is brief; the court issued a short ruling without published reasoning and all three judges concurred. The decision notes that it is not final until any timely, authorized post-decision motions are resolved under Florida appellate rules. No additional factual or legal analysis is included in the opinion.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's judgment should be reversed on the grounds raised by appellant Shaun Patrick Stewart.
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a short per curiam affirmance and did not provide substantive written reasoning in this opinion. The unanimous disposition indicates the panel found no reversible error in the circuit court's ruling. The opinion directs that the decision is subject to any timely authorized motions under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Parties
- Appellant
- Shaun Patrick Stewart
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Erin Corcoran Daly
- Judge
- JAY, C.J.
- Judge
- WALLIS, J.
- Judge
- KILBANE, J.
Key Dates
- Appellate decision date
- 2026-04-28
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider post-decision appellate motions
A timely and authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 may be filed if grounds exist to seek rehearing or certification; check deadline rules and grounds with counsel.
- 2
Consult an appellate attorney
Speak with counsel to evaluate whether further appeal or other relief is appropriate given the affirmance and the specific issues raised on appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the lower court's judgment, meaning it found no reversible error in the circuit court's decision.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision affects appellant Shaun Patrick Stewart and the State of Florida in the underlying case before the Sumter County circuit court.
- Does this opinion explain the court's reasoning?
- No; the opinion is a brief per curiam affirmance and does not include detailed legal reasoning.
- Can this be challenged further?
- Potential further steps include filing timely, authorized motions under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure; other appellate remedies may be available depending on the case posture.
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Full Filing Text
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
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Case No. 5D2025-1364
LT Case No. 60-2025-CA-148
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SHAUN PATRICK STEWART,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
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On appeal from the Circuit Court for Sumter County.
Erin Corcoran Daly, Judge.
Shaun Patrick Stewart, Orlando, pro se.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, and Alyssa M.
Williams, Assistant Attorney General, Daytona Beach, for
Appellee.
April 28, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
JAY, C.J., and WALLIS and KILBANE, 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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