What did the court decide?

The appellate court affirmed the lower court's judgment and declined to reverse or modify it.

Who is affected by this decision?

Appellant Timothy Floyd and the State of Florida are directly affected because the trial court's criminal judgment remains in effect.

Unless a timely, authorized motion for rehearing or other post-judgment relief is filed, the trial court's judgment remains final and any sentence or orders should be carried out.

Can this decision be appealed further?

A party may seek further review by the Florida Supreme Court, typically by filing a notice to invoke discretionary jurisdiction, but such review is not automatic and must meet the court's jurisdictional criteria.

Timothy Floyd v. State of Florida

Docket 5D2024-2371

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Criminal AppealAffirmed

Filed: Apr 23, 2026 · 1 week ago
Jurisdiction: Florida
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida
Type: Opinion
Case type: Criminal Appeal
Disposition: Affirmed
Docket: 5D2024-2371

Appeal from a decision of the Circuit Court for Clay County in a criminal case (L.T. Case No. 2022-CF-001226-A).

Summary

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in a criminal case. The appeal, filed by Timothy Floyd from a Clay County circuit court conviction or ruling, was considered on the briefs and oral argument, and the appellate court, per curiam, unanimously affirmed the lower court's decision without published opinion. The court's brief order indicates no change to the judgment below and leaves in place the trial court's outcome and any attendant penalties or orders.

Issue Decided

Whether the trial court's judgment or conviction challenged by appellant Timothy Floyd should be reversed.

Court's Reasoning

The opinion is per curiam and concise: the appellate court reviewed the record and briefs and determined that no reversible error existed warranting relief. Because the court issued a one-line affirmance without elaboration, the specific appellate rationale is not stated beyond the conclusion that the trial court's ruling stands.

Parties

Appellant: Timothy Floyd
Appellee: State of Florida
Judge: Steven B. Whittington
Attorney: Matthew J. Metz, Public Defender
Attorney: Jane Almy, Assistant Public Defender
Attorney: James Uthmeier, Attorney General
Attorney: Christina Piotrowski, Assistant Attorney General

Key Dates

Decision date: 2026-04-23

What You Should Do Next

1
Consider filing a motion for rehearing
If appellant believes there is a basis, file a timely and authorized motion for rehearing under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 within the applicable deadline.
2
Consult appellate counsel about further review
Discuss with counsel whether to seek discretionary review in the Florida Supreme Court and whether jurisdictional criteria might be met.
3
Prepare for enforcement of judgment
If no further relief is sought or granted, coordinate with counsel or the clerk to ensure sentencing, registration, or other court-ordered obligations are completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The appellate court affirmed the lower court's judgment and declined to reverse or modify it.
Who is affected by this decision?: Appellant Timothy Floyd and the State of Florida are directly affected because the trial court's criminal judgment remains in effect.
What happens next?: Unless a timely, authorized motion for rehearing or other post-judgment relief is filed, the trial court's judgment remains final and any sentence or orders should be carried out.
Can this decision be appealed further?: A party may seek further review by the Florida Supreme Court, typically by filing a notice to invoke discretionary jurisdiction, but such review is not automatic and must meet the court's jurisdictional criteria.

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Full Filing Text

FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
                STATE OF FLORIDA
                 _____________________________

                      Case No. 5D2024-2371
                 L.T. Case No. 2022-CF-001226-A
                  _____________________________

TIMOTHY FLOYD,

    Appellant,

    v.

STATE OF FLORIDA,

    Appellee.
                 _____________________________


On appeal from the Circuit Court for Clay County.
Steven B. Whittington, Judge.

Matthew J. Metz, Public Defender, and Jane Almy, Assistant
Public Defender, Daytona Beach, for Appellant.

James Uthmeier, Attorney General, and Christina Piotrowski,
Assistant Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.

                         April 23, 2026

PER CURIAM.

    AFFIRMED.

JAY, C.J., and LAMBERT and MACIVER, JJ., concur.
          _____________________________

Not final until disposition of any timely and
authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
9.331.
           _____________________________




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