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

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Filed March 12th, 2026
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The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Terrence Paris, II v. State of Florida. The court cited Simmons v. State in its brief per curiam affirmation, indicating no new legal precedent was established.

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The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal has affirmed the lower court's ruling in the case of Terrence Paris, II v. State of Florida, with docket number 5D2025-0761. The court's decision, issued on March 12, 2026, was a per curiam affirmation, referencing a prior ruling in Simmons v. State. This action signifies the final disposition of the appeal at this level, upholding the previous judgment without introducing new legal interpretations.

This ruling is primarily of interest to the parties involved in the case and their legal counsel. For legal professionals and courts within Florida, this affirmation reinforces existing precedent. No immediate compliance actions are required for regulated entities as this is a specific case outcome rather than a new regulation or policy change. The document does not specify any penalties or future compliance deadlines beyond the finalization of this judicial decision.

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Terrence Paris, II v. State of Florida

District Court of Appeal of Florida

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FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA


Case No. 5D2025-0761
LT Case No. 2012-CF-005206-A


TERRENCE PARIS, II,

Appellant,

v.

STATE OF FLORIDA,

Appellee.


3.800 Appeal from the Circuit Court for Duval County.
Mark Jeffrey Borello, Judge.

Ryan Edward McFarland, of Kent & McFarland Attorneys At
Law, Jacksonville, for Appellant.

James Uthmeier, Attorney General, and Adam B. Wilson,
Assistant Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.

March 12, 2026

PER CURIAM.

AFFIRMED. See Simmons v. State, 332 So. 3d 1129, 1131-32
(Fla 5th DCA 2022).

EDWARDS, EISNAUGLE, and BOATWRIGHT, 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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Federal and State Courts
Filed
March 12th, 2026
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