Wilbert Griffin v. State of Florida
Docket 4D2026-0118
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Habeas Corpus
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 4D2026-0118
Appeal from an order denying a Rule 3.850 postconviction motion in criminal case L.T. Case No. 062022CF004926A88810 in Broward County Circuit Court.
Summary
The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Wilbert Griffin of a circuit court order denying his Rule 3.850 motion (postconviction relief). The court, in a short per curiam decision with no written opinion, affirmed the denial. The opinion notes the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved. No analysis or reasoning was provided in the published entry.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court erred in denying Griffin's Rule 3.850 motion for postconviction relief.
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a brief per curiam decision affirming the denial of the Rule 3.850 motion but did not provide written reasoning in this order. The affirmation indicates the appellate court found no reversible error in the circuit court's disposition of the postconviction claims. The opinion is procedural and leaves the lower-court ruling intact unless a timely rehearing changes the posture.
Parties
- Appellant
- Wilbert Griffin
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Peter Holden
Key Dates
- Opinion date
- 2026-04-30
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider filing motion for rehearing
If Griffin wants the court to reconsider, he should file a timely motion for rehearing in the Fourth District before the rehearing deadline expires.
- 2
Consult appellate counsel
Griffin should consult an attorney experienced in postconviction appeals to evaluate grounds for rehearing or further appeal and to ensure procedural deadlines are met.
- 3
Prepare record for further appeal
If rehearing is denied and further review is sought, compile the appellate record and consider whether to seek discretionary review in the Florida Supreme Court.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the trial court's denial of Griffin's Rule 3.850 postconviction motion.
- Who does this affect?
- This primarily affects Wilbert Griffin and the State of Florida; it leaves the circuit court's denial in place.
- Does this decision explain why the motion was denied?
- No. The decision is a brief per curiam affirmance and does not include the court's detailed reasoning.
- Is the decision final now?
- Not yet. The opinion states it is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.
- Can Griffin take further action?
- He may file a timely motion for rehearing in the district court and, if unsuccessful, could consider further appellate options depending on eligibility and counsel advice.
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Full Filing Text
DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA
FOURTH DISTRICT
WILBERT GRIFFIN,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
No. 4D2026-0118
[April 30, 2026]
Appeal of order denying Rule 3.850 motion from the Circuit Court for
the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County; Peter Holden, Judge;
L.T. Case No. 062022CF004926A88810.
Wilbert Griffin, East Palatka, pro se.
No appearance for appellee.
PER CURIAM.
Affirmed.
MAY, LEVINE and KLINGENSMITH, JJ., concur.
* * *
Not final until disposition of timely-filed motion for rehearing.