Williams v. State of Florida
Docket 1D2025-2017
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 1D2025-2017
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Alachua County (criminal matter)
Summary
The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment below in a criminal case. The appeal was taken by Anthony Carl Williams, who proceeded pro se, from a decision of the Circuit Court for Alachua County. The appellate court issued a per curiam opinion, summarily rejecting the appellant's contentions and affirming the lower court's ruling without extended opinion. The panel judges concurred and the opinion notes the decision is not final until any timely authorized post-opinion motions are resolved.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's judgment (as challenged by the appellant) should be reversed.
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a per curiam affirmance, indicating the panel found no reversible error in the circuit court's decision. Because the opinion is summary in nature, the court did not provide extended factual or legal analysis, but concluded the appellant's arguments did not warrant relief. The concurrence of the three judges finalized the panel's unanimous disposition.
Parties
- Appellant
- Anthony Carl Williams
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- James M. Colaw
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier, Attorney General
- Attorney
- Darcy Townsend, Assistant Attorney General
Key Dates
- decision_date
- 2026-04-29
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider post-opinion motions
If the appellant believes there are grounds, file a timely motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 as appropriate to seek rehearing or certification issues.
- 2
Consult counsel about further review
Discuss with an attorney whether discretionary review (e.g., by the Florida Supreme Court) is appropriate and feasible given the case record and governing standards.
- 3
Prepare for enforcement or compliance
If the judgment affirmed imposes a sentence, penalty, or other obligations, ensure compliance or coordinate with counsel to pursue any remaining relief available.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the lower court's judgment, meaning it declined to change the earlier decision.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The principal parties affected are appellant Anthony Carl Williams and the State of Florida.
- Does this decision end the case?
- The decision is final unless a timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 is filed; otherwise, it concludes this stage of appeal.
- Can this be appealed further?
- Potential further review may be available through filing authorized post-opinion motions or seeking discretionary review by a higher court, subject to procedural rules and deadlines.
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Full Filing Text
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
_____________________________
No. 1D2025-2017
_____________________________
ANTHONY CARL WILLIAMS,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
_____________________________
On appeal from the Circuit Court for Alachua County.
James M. Colaw, Judge.
April 29, 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.
_____________________________
Anthony Carl Williams, pro se, Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, and Darcy Townsend,
Assistant Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
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