Rich v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal
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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.
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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
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- Docket Number: 2D2025-2960
Disposition: Affirmed
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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