Paizes v. State of Florida
Docket 2D2025-2996
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Other
- Disposition
- Denied
- Docket
- 2D2025-2996
Petition for writ of certiorari to the circuit court sitting in its appellate capacity.
Summary
The Florida Second District Court of Appeal denied Spiros C. Paizes's petition for a writ of certiorari seeking review of a Hillsborough County circuit court decision. The petition was considered on its merits and the appellate court, in a brief per curiam order, concluded relief was not warranted and denied the petition. All three judges concurred. No additional reasoning or detailed factual background was provided in the published entry.
Issue Decided
- Whether the petitioner's claims warranted issuance of a writ of certiorari from the circuit court's decision (as reviewed by the district court).
Court's Reasoning
The district court issued a per curiam order denying the petition, indicating it found no basis to grant certiorari relief. The short order does not set out specific legal analysis or cite controlling authority, but the denial indicates the court concluded the petitioner failed to establish a legal error or irreparable harm that would justify extraordinary relief.
Parties
- Petitioner
- Spiros C. Paizes
- Respondent
- State of Florida
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier, Attorney General
- Attorney
- Wendy Buffington, Assistant Attorney General
- Judge
- KELLY, JJ.
- Judge
- KHOUZAM, JJ.
- Judge
- SLEET, JJ.
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-17
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consult an attorney
Speak with appellate counsel to evaluate options for further review, including whether a petition to the Florida Supreme Court is appropriate and timely.
- 2
Review circuit court record
Obtain and review the full circuit court and district court filings to identify any preserved issues and grounds for potential further appellate review.
- 3
Monitor deadlines
Determine and comply with any statutory or court rules about time limits for filing discretionary review petitions to avoid forfeiting appellate options.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The court denied the petition for a writ of certiorari, meaning it refused to grant the extraordinary relief sought by the petitioner.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The immediate effect is on petitioner Spiros C. Paizes and the State of Florida; the underlying circuit court ruling remains in place.
- Does this explain why the petition was denied?
- No. The per curiam order provides no detailed reasoning, only that the petition was denied.
- Can the petitioner seek further review?
- Possibly; the petitioner may consider seeking review in the Florida Supreme Court, but should consult counsel about jurisdictional requirements and deadlines.
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Full Filing Text
DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA
SECOND DISTRICT
SPIROS C. PAIZES,
Petitioner,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Respondent.
No. 2D2025-2996
April 17, 2026
Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the Circuit Court for the Thirteenth
Judicial Circuit for Hillsborough County; sitting in its appellate capacity.
Spiros C. Paizes, pro se.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, and Wendy Buffington,
Assistant Attorney General, Tampa, for Respondent.
PER CURIAM.
Denied.
KELLY, KHOUZAM, and SLEET, JJ., Concur.
__________________________
Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.