Sicard v. Florida - Belated Appeal Granted

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Filed February 27th, 2026

Detected February 28th, 2026

Summary

The District Court of Appeal of Florida granted a petition for belated appeal in the case of Sicard v. State of Florida. The court's order will be treated as a notice of appeal for a prior judgment and sentence.

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The District Court of Appeal of Florida granted a petition for belated appeal in the case of Patrick Joseph Sicard v. State of Florida. The court's order, dated February 27, 2026, directs that a copy of the opinion be filed with the trial court and treated as the notice of appeal from the April 9, 2025 judgment and sentence rendered in Case No. 16-2024-CF-003468-A, in the Circuit Court in and for Duval County, Florida.

This ruling allows the petitioner to proceed with an appeal that was filed after the standard deadline. Legal professionals representing clients in similar situations should note the court's willingness to grant belated appeals under specific Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure, and ensure proper filing procedures are followed for any subsequent appeal.

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Patrick Joseph Sicard v. State of Florida

District Court of Appeal of Florida

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Docket Number: 5D2026-0405
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FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA

Case No. 5D2026-0405
LT Case No. 16-2024-CF-003468-A

PATRICK JOSEPH SICARD,

Petitioner,

STATE OF FLORIDA,

Respondent.

Petition for Belated Appeal.
A Case of Original Jurisdiction.

Charlie Cofer, Public Defender, and Adam Beaugh, Assistant
Public Defender, Jacksonville, for Petitioner.

No Appearance for Respondent.

February 27, 2026

PER CURIAM.

The petition for belated appeal is granted. A copy of this
opinion shall be filed with the trial court and be treated as the
notice of appeal from the April 9, 2025 judgment and sentence
rendered in Case No. 16-2024-CF-003468-A, in the Circuit Court
in and for Duval County, Florida. See Fla. R. App. P.
9.141(c)(6)(D).

PETITION GRANTED.
WALLIS, BOATWRIGHT, and KILBANE, JJ., concur.

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