What did the court decide?

The court dismissed the petition for writ of certiorari; no written opinion or reasons are provided in this document.

Who is affected by this decision?

The immediate parties are petitioner Shamar Christian and the State of Florida; the dismissal ends this original certiorari proceeding in the district court.

The dismissal is subject to possible timely motions under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure; otherwise the petitioner may consider other available remedies, if any.

Can this be appealed?

The slip states the decision is not final until disposition of any timely, authorized motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331; further appellate steps depend on those motions and available procedural routes.

Christian v. State of Florida

Docket 1D2025-2303

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Filed: May 5, 2026 · yesterday
Jurisdiction: Florida
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida
Type: Opinion
Case type: Other
Disposition: Dismissed
Docket: 1D2025-2303

Petition for writ of certiorari in the First District Court of Appeal (original proceedings).

Summary

The First District Court of Appeal dismissed Shamar Christian’s petition for a writ of certiorari directed at the State of Florida. The opinion is per curiam and contains no published reasoning; the court simply entered an order dismissing the original proceeding. Judges Rowe, Kelsey, and M.K. Thomas concurred. The clerk’s slip notes that the judgment is not final until potential timely motions under Florida appellate rules are resolved.

Issue Decided

Whether the petition for writ of certiorari should be granted to review the State's action or order (specific issue not stated in the dismissal).

Court's Reasoning

The opinion contains no written explanation of the court's reasoning; the court issued a per curiam dismissal without published analysis. Because no reasoning is provided in the document, the basis for dismissal is not stated here.

Parties

Petitioner: Shamar Christian
Respondent: State of Florida
Attorney: Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender
Attorney: Justin Karpf, Assistant Public Defender
Judge: Rowe
Judge: Kelsey
Judge: M.K. Thomas

Key Dates

decision date: 2026-05-05

What You Should Do Next

1
Consider filing permitted motions
If appropriate, file timely and authorized motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 to seek further relief or clarification of the dismissal.
2
Consult appellate counsel
Discuss with counsel whether other procedural remedies or jurisdictional petitions remain available given the dismissal and the case's procedural posture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The court dismissed the petition for writ of certiorari; no written opinion or reasons are provided in this document.
Who is affected by this decision?: The immediate parties are petitioner Shamar Christian and the State of Florida; the dismissal ends this original certiorari proceeding in the district court.
What happens next?: The dismissal is subject to possible timely motions under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure; otherwise the petitioner may consider other available remedies, if any.
Can this be appealed?: The slip states the decision is not final until disposition of any timely, authorized motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331; further appellate steps depend on those motions and available procedural routes.

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Full Filing Text

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
                STATE OF FLORIDA
                  _____________________________

                         No. 1D2025-2303
                  _____________________________

SHAMAR CHRISTIAN,

    Petitioner,

    v.

STATE OF FLORIDA,

    Respondent.
                  _____________________________


Petition for Writ of Certiorari—Original Proceedings.


                          May 5, 2026


PER CURIAM.

    DISMISSED.

ROWE, KELSEY, 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.
               _____________________________


Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender, and Justin Karpf, Assistant
Public Defender, Tallahassee, for Petitioner.
No appearance for Respondent.




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