Reginald Lawrence Perry, Jr. v. State of Florida
Docket 5D2025-3789
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Habeas Corpus
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 5D2025-3789
Appeal from the denial of a Rule 3.850 postconviction motion in a criminal case in the Circuit Court for Duval County
Summary
The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed Reginald Lawrence Perry Jr.'s appeal from the denial of his Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850 postconviction motion by the Duval County Circuit Court. The appellate court, in a per curiam decision issued April 16, 2026, affirmed the lower court's ruling without published opinion. The panel unanimously concurred, and the opinion is not final until any timely permitted motions under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure are resolved.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court erred in denying Perry's postconviction motion under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850
Court's Reasoning
The opinion is per curiam and provides no written explanation; the court affirmed the lower court's denial, indicating the appellate panel found no reversible error in the trial court's resolution of the 3.850 claims. Because no opinion was written, the appellate decision does not set out the legal analysis or factual application.
Parties
- Appellant
- Reginald Lawrence Perry, Jr.
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Mark Jeffrey Borello
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier, Attorney General
- Attorney
- Michael Schaub, Assistant Attorney General
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-16
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider filing a motion for rehearing
If there are grounds, Perry may file a timely motion for rehearing in the Fifth District under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure to ask the panel to reconsider.
- 2
Evaluate discretionary review
If there is a question of great public importance or conflict with other decisions, counsel should consider seeking discretionary review in the Florida Supreme Court within applicable deadlines.
- 3
Consult counsel about further remedies
Perry should consult an attorney to review the record and advise on procedural options, including whether any federal habeas relief or other collateral options remain.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's denial of Perry's postconviction (Rule 3.850) motion.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- Reginald Lawrence Perry Jr. is affected, as the ruling leaves the denial of his postconviction relief in place.
- Does the opinion explain the court's reasons?
- No; the decision is per curiam and provides no written explanation of the court's reasoning.
- Can this decision be challenged further?
- Potentially, Perry may seek rehearing in the district court or file a motion for discretionary review to the Florida Supreme Court if statutory criteria are met; timing and jurisdictional rules apply.
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
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
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Case No. 5D2025-3789
LT Case No. 16-2021-CF-9312-A
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REGINALD LAWRENCE PERRY,
JR.,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
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3.850 Appeal from the Circuit Court for Duval County.
Mark Jeffrey Borello, Judge.
Reginald Lawrence Perry, Jr., Live Oak, pro se.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, and Michael Schaub,
Assistant Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
April 16, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
WALLIS, EISNAUGLE, and KILBANE, 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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