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Shapiro v. Florida - Criminal Appeal

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Filed March 24th, 2026
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Summary

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Shapiro v. Florida. The case, identified by docket number 5D2025-0769, involved a criminal appeal. The court's disposition was 'Affirmed,' indicating no change to the original ruling.

What changed

The District Court of Appeal of Florida has affirmed the lower court's decision in the case of Michael Craig Shapiro v. State of Florida. The appeal, bearing docket number 5D2025-0769, was reviewed by the court, which issued an 'Affirmed' disposition on March 24, 2026. This ruling indicates that the appellate court found no grounds to overturn the original judgment.

This decision has no immediate compliance implications for regulated entities, as it pertains to a specific criminal appeal. However, legal professionals involved in criminal defense or prosecution in Florida should note the outcome and the court's reasoning, which may inform future case strategies. The document is a final appellate decision and does not impose new regulatory requirements or deadlines.

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Michael Craig Shapiro v. State of Florida

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Disposition

Affirmed

Combined Opinion

FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA


Case No. 5D2025-0769
LT Case No. 2022-CF-003038-A


MICHAEL CRAIG SHAPIRO,

Appellant,

v.

STATE OF FLORIDA,

Appellee.


On appeal from the Circuit Court for Lake County.
Cary Frank Rada, Judge.

Matthew J. Metz, Public Defender, and George D.E. Burden,
Assistant Public Defender, Daytona Beach, for Appellant.

James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, and Whitney
Brown Hartless, Assistant Attorney General, Daytona Beach, for
Appellee.

March 24, 2026

PER CURIAM.

AFFIRMED.

EDWARDS, EISNAUGLE, and HARRIS, JJ., concur.


Not final until disposition of any timely and
authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
9.331.


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Classification

Agency
FL District
Filed
March 24th, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
Case No. 5D2025-0769
Docket
5D2025-0769

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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