Who is affected by this decision?

Petitioner Tyi DeJesus Nettles is directly affected because his petition for habeas corpus was denied or dismissed; the State of Florida was the respondent.

The opinion is not final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved; the petitioner may seek those motions if applicable.

Can this decision be appealed?

The court noted the opinion is not final until disposition of timely and authorized motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331, suggesting further appellate or postconviction procedural steps may be available subject to those rules.

Nettles v. State of Florida

Docket 1D2025-2904

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Habeas CorpusDenied

Filed: May 6, 2026 · today
Jurisdiction: Florida
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida
Type: Opinion
Case type: Habeas Corpus
Disposition: Denied
Docket: 1D2025-2904

Original petition for writ of habeas corpus filed in the Florida First District Court of Appeal

Summary

The Florida First District Court of Appeal considered a pro se petition for a writ of habeas corpus by Tyi DeJesus Nettles. The court denied the petition to the extent it alleged ineffective assistance of appellate counsel, and dismissed the petition in all other respects. The court cited Baker v. State (2004) in its disposition and noted the opinion is nonfinal pending any timely motions under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. No further explanation of facts or merits appears in the short opinion.

Issues Decided

Whether petitioner received ineffective assistance of appellate counsel
Whether the petition otherwise presented grounds for habeas relief

Court's Reasoning

The court reviewed the petition and concluded that the allegations of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel did not warrant habeas relief, so that portion was denied. For all other claims raised in the petition, the court determined they did not justify relief and dismissed them, relying on Baker v. State as authoritative guidance. The brief opinion provides no extended factual discussion, indicating the petition failed to meet the legal standards for habeas relief.

Authorities Cited

Baker v. State878 So. 2d 1236 (Fla. 2004)
Florida Rules of Appellate ProcedureFla. R. App. P. 9.330, 9.331

Parties

Petitioner: Tyi DeJesus Nettles
Respondent: State of Florida
Attorney: James Uthmeier, Attorney General (for Respondent)

Key Dates

Decision date: 2026-05-06

What You Should Do Next

1
Consider filing authorized motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331
If the petitioner believes there are grounds, he should timely file any permitted motions to seek rehearing, clarification, or certification before the decision becomes final.
2
Consult counsel about further relief
The petitioner should consult an attorney experienced in postconviction and appellate practice to evaluate options, including possible further appeals or collateral relief.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The court denied the petition insofar as it claimed ineffective assistance of appellate counsel and dismissed all other claims in the habeas petition.
Who is affected by this decision?: Petitioner Tyi DeJesus Nettles is directly affected because his petition for habeas corpus was denied or dismissed; the State of Florida was the respondent.
What happens next?: The opinion is not final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved; the petitioner may seek those motions if applicable.
Can this decision be appealed?: The court noted the opinion is not final until disposition of timely and authorized motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331, suggesting further appellate or postconviction procedural steps may be available subject to those rules.

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Full Filing Text

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
                STATE OF FLORIDA
                  _____________________________

                         No. 1D2025-2904
                  _____________________________

TYI DEJESUS NETTLES,

    Petitioner,

    v.

STATE OF FLORIDA,

    Respondent.
                  _____________________________


Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus—Original Jurisdiction.


                           May 6, 2026


PER CURIAM.

    To the extent Petitioner alleges ineffective assistance of
appellate counsel, the Court denies the petition. In all other
respects, the petition is dismissed. See Baker v. State, 878 So. 2d
1236 (Fla. 2004).
ROWE, NORDBY, and LONG, JJ., concur.

                 _____________________________

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


Tyi DeJesus Nettles, pro se, Petitioner.

James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Respondent.




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