Thompson v. State of Florida
Docket 1D2025-0700
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 1D2025-0700
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County (criminal case)
Summary
The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed Michael Christopher Thompson's appeal from a Santa Rosa County circuit court decision and, in a short per curiam opinion, affirmed the lower court's ruling. The opinion contains only the single-word disposition “AFFIRMED” with no published reasoning. The panel of three judges concurred, and the decision notes that it is not final until any timely motion under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 is resolved.
Authorities Cited
- Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330/9.331
Parties
- Appellant
- Michael Christopher Thompson
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Clifton A. Drake
- Attorney
- Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender
- Attorney
- Lori A. Willner, Assistant Public Defender
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier, Attorney General
Key Dates
- District Court decision
- 2026-04-24
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider filing a timely motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331
If the appellant believes a rehearing or clarification is warranted, file the appropriate motion within the rule's deadlines to seek further action from the district court.
- 2
Consult appellate counsel about further review
Discuss with counsel whether to seek discretionary review (for example, by the Florida Supreme Court) or pursue any remaining postconviction remedies, considering deadlines and grounds for review.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision; the opinion is a short per curiam entry that says only “AFFIRMED.”
- Does this decision take effect immediately?
- The decision is not final until any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 is resolved.
- Who is affected by this ruling?
- The ruling affects Michael Christopher Thompson (the appellant) and the State of Florida (the appellee); it upholds the circuit court's judgment against Thompson.
- Can this be further appealed?
- Potential further review may be available through authorized appellate procedures, but the opinion itself does not discuss further appellate options.
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. 1D2025-0700
_____________________________
MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER
THOMPSON,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
_____________________________
On appeal from the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County.
Clifton A. Drake, Judge.
April 24, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
ROWE, WINOKUR, 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 Lori A. Willner, Assistant
Public Defender, Tallahassee, for Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
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