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Laws v. State of Florida - Affirmation of Lower Court Ruling

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Filed March 3rd, 2026
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The Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower tribunal's decision in the case of Frank L. Laws v. State of Florida. The appeal was filed under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The disposition of the case was affirmed.

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The Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal has affirmed the lower court's ruling in the case of Frank L. Laws v. State of Florida, with docket number 6D2024-1192. The appeal was brought by Frank L. Laws, pro se, against the State of Florida. The court's disposition was 'Affirmed', indicating that the previous judgment or order stands.

This ruling signifies that the legal proceedings and decisions made by the lower tribunal in the case 2018-CF-001229 have been upheld. For legal professionals and criminal defendants involved in similar appellate processes, this decision reinforces the established legal precedent and procedural outcomes. No new compliance actions or deadlines are imposed by this specific court order, as it pertains to the resolution of an existing legal matter.

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Frank L. Laws v. State of Florida

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Disposition

Affirmed

Combined Opinion

SIXTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA


Case No. 6D2024-1192
Lower Tribunal No. 2018-CF-001229


FRANK L. LAWS,

Appellant,

v.

STATE OF FLORIDA,

Appellee.


Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) Circuit Court for Highlands County.
Angela J. Cowden, Judge.

March 3, 2026

PER CURIAM.

AFFIRMED.

NARDELLA, SMITH and PRATT, JJ., concur.

Frank L. Laws, Punta Gorda, pro se.

James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, and David Campbell, Assistant
Attorney General, Tampa, for Appellee.

NOT FINAL UNTIL TIME EXPIRES TO FILE MOTION FOR REHEARING
AND DISPOSITION THEREOF IF TIMELY FILED

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Federal and State Courts
Filed
March 3rd, 2026
Instrument
Enforcement
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor

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Courts Legal professionals Criminal defendants
Geographic scope
State (Florida)

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Judicial Administration
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Criminal Law Appellate Procedure

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