Bowen v. State of Florida - Appeal Dismissed
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The District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed the appeal in John L. Bowen v. State of Florida. The dismissal was based on the appeal being untimely, as per Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.140(b)(3). This ruling affects the appellant's case and the appellate process.
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The District Court of Appeal of Florida has dismissed the appeal in the case of John L. Bowen v. State of Florida, under docket number 1D2025-1795. The court's per curiam opinion, issued on March 11, 2026, states that the dismissal is due to the appeal being untimely, citing Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.140(b)(3).
This decision means the appellant's case will not proceed further on appeal. For legal professionals involved in appellate matters in Florida, this serves as a reminder of the strict adherence required for filing deadlines and procedural rules. Non-compliance with these rules, as demonstrated in this case, can lead to the dismissal of an appeal.
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John L. Bowen v. State of Florida
District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: 1D2025-1795
Disposition: Dismissed
Disposition
Dismissed
Combined Opinion
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
No. 1D2025-1795
JOHN L. BOWEN,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
On appeal from the Circuit Court for Columbia County.
Melissa G. Olin, Judge.
March 11, 2026
PER CURIAM.
The Court dismisses this appeal as untimely. See Fla. R. App.
P. 9.140(b)(3).
RAY, M.K. THOMAS, and LONG, JJ., concur.
Not final until disposition of any timely and
authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
9.331.
Terry Brinson of The Brinson Law Firm, PLLC, Live Oak,
Appellant.
Cliff Wilson Jr., Public Defender, and Kimberly K. Mears,
Assistant Public Defender, Lake City, for Appellant.
Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender, and Megan L. Long, Assistant
Public Defender, Tallahassee, for Appellant.
No appearance for Appellee.
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