Ramirez v. Dixon
Docket 1D2024-0484
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Habeas Corpus
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 1D2024-0484
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Leon County (appeal by a pro se inmate from a judgment involving the Florida Department of Corrections).
Summary
The First District Court of Appeal reviewed Gene Ramirez's appeal from a Leon County circuit court judgment involving the Florida Department of Corrections. The appellate court issued a short per curiam decision on April 27, 2026, affirming the lower court's ruling. No published opinion or extended explanation of reasoning is provided in the document; the judgment simply states AFFIRMED and notes concurrence by the three judges. Procedural rules for timely post-decision motions are referenced but no further substance is given.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's judgment adverse to Gene Ramirez should be reversed on appeal
Court's Reasoning
The document contains only a per curiam affirmance without stated legal analysis. The appellate court affirmed the lower court's judgment, indicating the panel found no reversible error but did not explain the legal rule or factual application in this brief disposition.
Parties
- Appellant
- Gene Ramirez
- Appellee
- Ricky D. Dixon, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections
- Judge
- James Lee Marsh
- Attorney
- Charles Thomas Martin, Jr.
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-27
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Check and file post-decision motions
If counsel desires further action, consider filing timely motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 within the deadlines to seek rehearing or certification.
- 2
Consult counsel about further review
Discuss with counsel whether to pursue discretionary review (e.g., petition to the Florida Supreme Court) and evaluate grounds and likelihood of relief.
- 3
Comply with underlying judgment
Unless further relief is obtained, parties should comply with the circuit court's judgment that was affirmed on appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's ruling; the appeal was denied.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- Appellant Gene Ramirez and the Florida Department of Corrections are directly affected; the lower court's judgment remains in place.
- Why doesn't the opinion explain the court's reasoning?
- The filing is a short per curiam affirmance that provides no written explanation, which means the panel found no reversible error but chose not to publish a detailed opinion.
- Can this decision be challenged further?
- A party may seek further review by filing timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 or potentially seek discretionary review by a higher court, subject to applicable deadlines and standards.
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. 1D2024-0484
_____________________________
GENE RAMIREZ,
Appellant,
v.
RICKY D. DIXON, Secretary,
Florida Department of
Corrections,
Appellee.
_____________________________
On appeal from the Circuit Court for Leon County.
James Lee Marsh, Judge.
April 27, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
RAY, WINOKUR, and TREADWELL, JJ., concur.
_____________________________
Not final until disposition of any timely and
authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
9.331.
_____________________________
Gene Ramirez, pro se, Appellant.
Charles Thomas Martin, Jr., Assistant General Counsel,
Tallahassee, for Appellee Florida Department of Corrections.
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