Smith v. State of Florida
Docket 1D2025-0126
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 1D2025-0126
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County (criminal matter).
Summary
The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Johnnie L. Smith from a decision of the Circuit Court for Escambia County. The court issued a short per curiam opinion on April 16, 2026, concluding simply: AFFIRMED. No additional reasoning or discussion appears in the published entry; the panel of judges Bilbrey, Kelsey, and M.K. Thomas concurred. The opinion notes the case is not final until any authorized timely motions under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure are resolved.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's judgment or order should be reversed on appeal (specific issues not stated in the published entry).
Court's Reasoning
The published entry contains no explanation of the panel's reasoning; it states only the disposition "AFFIRMED." Because no legal analysis or factual summary is provided, the court's rationale is not discernible from this entry.
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 filing timely rehearing motion
If the appellant believes there are grounds, file a motion for rehearing under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 within the applicable deadline.
- 2
Evaluate jurisdiction for Supreme Court review
If rehearing is denied, consult counsel about whether the Florida Supreme Court might accept discretionary review and prepare a jurisdictional brief if appropriate.
- 3
Proceed under the affirmed judgment
Unless further appellate relief is sought and granted, comply with or seek to enforce any obligations imposed by the affirmed circuit court ruling.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the appeals court decide?
- The court affirmed the lower court's decision, meaning it found no reversible error in the circuit court's ruling.
- Does the opinion explain why the court affirmed?
- No; the published entry is a short per curiam disposition that provides no reasoning or factual explanation.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The immediate parties are the appellant, Johnnie L. Smith, and the State of Florida; the underlying criminal judgment from Escambia County remains in effect as affirmed.
- Can this decision be challenged further?
- A party may seek rehearing or move for other authorized relief under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331, and if those are denied, a further appeal to the Florida Supreme Court may be possible if jurisdictional criteria are met.
The above suggestions and answers are AI-generated for informational purposes only. They may contain errors. NoticeRegistry assumes no responsibility for their accuracy. Consult a qualified attorney before relying on them.
Full Filing Text
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
_____________________________
No. 1D2025-0126
_____________________________
JOHNNIE L. SMITH,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
_____________________________
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.
_____________________________
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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