Smith v. State of Florida
Docket 1D2025-0125
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 1D2025-0125
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County (criminal matter)
Summary
The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in a criminal appeal brought by Johnnie L. Smith. The opinion is per curiam, brief, and states only the disposition—affirmed—without explanatory reasoning. The appeal arose from a judgment or order entered in the Circuit Court for Escambia County, reviewed by a three-judge panel. No substantive discussion of issues or facts appears in the published entry; the court noted the right to file timely post-opinion motions under Florida appellate rules.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's judgment or order (criminal) should be reversed on appeal
Court's Reasoning
The opinion is per curiam and contains no written explanation of the court's legal analysis. The panel affirmed the lower court's decision, indicating they found no reversible error in the proceedings below. Because no reasoning is provided in the opinion, the specific legal basis for affirmance is not stated.
Parties
- Appellant
- Johnnie L. Smith
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Coleman L. Robinson
- Attorney
- Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender
- Attorney
- Jasmine Dixon, Assistant Public Defender
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier, Attorney General
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-16
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider post-opinion motions
If counsel believes there is a procedural basis, they may file timely and authorized motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 as noted in the opinion.
- 2
Evaluate grounds for further review
If there are colorable questions of law meeting Supreme Court jurisdictional criteria, consider preparing a petition for discretionary review to the Florida Supreme Court.
- 3
Consult counsel about collateral remedies
Discuss with counsel whether collateral challenges (for example, a postconviction motion) are appropriate given the affirmed judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's decision with a short per curiam opinion stating only 'AFFIRMED.'
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision directly affects appellant Johnnie L. Smith and the State of Florida, as well as any collateral proceedings tied to the underlying criminal judgment.
- Why did the court affirm?
- The published entry gives no explanation or legal reasoning for the affirmance, so the specific reasons are not disclosed in this opinion.
- Can this be appealed further?
- Potential further review may be available by filing a petition for discretionary review to the Florida Supreme Court if jurisdictional criteria are met, or by filing any authorized post-opinion motions in this district court.
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Full Filing Text
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
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No. 1D2025-0125
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JOHNNIE L. SMITH,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
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On appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County.
Coleman L. Robinson, Judge.
April 16, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
BILBREY, KELSEY, and M.K. THOMAS, 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.
_____________________________
Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender, and Jasmine Dixon, Assistant
Public Defender, Tallahassee, for Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
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