Walker v. State of Florida
Docket 1D2025-1693
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 1D2025-1693
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Bay County (criminal matter) reviewed by the First District Court of Appeal.
Summary
The First District Court of Appeal reviewed Jerry Ray Walker's appeal from a Bay County circuit court decision. After consideration, the panel issued a per curiam opinion affirming the lower court's ruling. No opinion elaborating reasons was published; the judgment of the circuit court stands. The decision was entered April 21, 2026, and the court noted that the mandate is not final until resolution of any timely post-judgment motions under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's judgment in the criminal case should be reversed on appeal.
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a per curiam affirmance without publishing an extended opinion, indicating the panel found no reversible error in the circuit court record. Because no specific legal analysis was included, the affirmance means the appellate court concluded that the lower court's proceedings and judgment were legally sound as presented on appeal.
Authorities Cited
- Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 and 9.331
Parties
- Appellant
- Jerry Ray Walker
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Timothy Allen Register
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-21
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider post-judgment motions
If appropriate, the appellant should consider timely filing any motions authorized by Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 to seek rehearing or clarification.
- 2
Consult appellate counsel
The appellant should consult an attorney experienced in criminal appeals to evaluate grounds for further review or collateral relief.
- 3
Prepare for mandate and enforcement
If no further motions are filed or they are denied, parties should prepare for issuance of mandate and compliance with the affirmed judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's judgment, meaning the lower-court decision remains in effect.
- Who does this affect?
- This affects appellant Jerry Ray Walker and the State of Florida; it upholds the outcome Walker was appealing.
- Does the opinion explain the reasons?
- No, the court issued a brief per curiam affirmance without an opinion explaining detailed reasoning.
- Can this ruling be challenged further?
- A party may seek further review by filing authorized motions under Florida appellate rules or, in some cases, seek review by a higher court if permitted.
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Full Filing Text
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
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No. 1D2025-1693
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JERRY RAY WALKER,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
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On appeal from the Circuit Court for Bay County.
Timothy Allen Register, Judge.
April 21, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
ROBERTS, RAY, and TREADWELL, 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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Jerry Ray Walker, pro se, Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.