White v. Florida - 3.850 Post-Conviction Appeal Affirmed
Summary
The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the denial of a post-conviction motion under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. James P. White appealed from the Circuit Court for Volusia County, with the appellate court upholding the lower court's decision. The opinion was issued per curiam with Justices Makar, Wallis, and Harris concurring.
What changed
The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's denial of the appellant's 3.850 post-conviction motion. This represents standard appellate review with no new legal holdings or expansive interpretations.
The affirmance has limited broader impact as appellate decisions in individual criminal cases without published opinions do not establish binding precedent. Criminal defendants with similar post-conviction claims should consult with counsel regarding applicable procedural rules and filing deadlines.
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James P. White v. State of Florida
District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: 5D2025-1268
Disposition: Affirmed
Disposition
Affirmed
Combined Opinion
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
Case No. 5D2025-1268
LT Case No. 2014-CF-306132-CFDB
JAMES P. WHITE,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
3.850 Appeal from the Circuit Court for Volusia County.
A. Christian Miller, Judge.
James P. White, Milton, pro se.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, and Daniel P.
Caldwell, Assistant Attorney General, Daytona Beach, for
Appellee.
April 14, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
MAKAR, WALLIS, 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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