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Rich v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

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Filed March 20th, 2026
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The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, affirmed the lower court's decision in the case of Rich v. State of Florida. The appeal, identified by docket number 2D2025-2960, was decided on March 20, 2026.

What changed

The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, has affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Manatee County in the case of Michael Dewayne Rich v. State of Florida. The appeal, bearing docket number 2D2025-2960, was formally affirmed on March 20, 2026, with Judges Kelly, Villanti, and Guard concurring. The opinion is subject to revision prior to official publication.

This ruling signifies the final disposition of the appeal, upholding the lower court's judgment. For Michael Dewayne Rich, this means the outcome of the original case stands. Legal professionals and parties involved in similar appellate proceedings in Florida should note the affirmation and the procedural context, as the opinion may undergo minor revisions before official publication.

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Rich v. State of Florida

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Disposition

Affirmed

Combined Opinion

DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA
SECOND DISTRICT

MICHAEL DEWAYNE RICH,

Petitioner,

v.

STATE OF FLORIDA,

Respondent.

No. 2D2025-2960

March 20, 2026

Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for
Manatee County; Teresa Kaklis Dees, Judge.

Michael Dewayne Rich, pro se.

PER CURIAM.

Affirmed.

KELLY, VILLANTI, and GUARD, JJ., Concur.

Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.

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Classification

Agency
FL District
Filed
March 20th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
No. 2D2025-2960
Docket
2D2025-2960

Who this affects

Applies to
Criminal defendants
Activity scope
Criminal Appeals
Geographic scope
Florida US-FL

Taxonomy

Primary area
Criminal Justice
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Appellate Procedure

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