JACKSON v. STATE (2018)

This direct criminal appeal was filed December 20, 2017, seeking review of a judgment and sentence rendered over thirty days earlier, on October 31, 2017. The appeal is untimely and must be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. See Fla. R. App. P. 9.140(b)(3); Miami–Dade County v. Peart, 843 So.2d 363 (Fla. 3d DCA 2003). We write only to address Appellant's argument, filed in response to our show-cause order, that the time to appeal was extended by a timely motion for reduction of sentence.

Appellant filed a “Motion to Reduce Sentence” on November 1, 2017, pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800(c). In the motion, Appellant asked the trial court to reconsider its earlier sentence in light of pertinent facts, such as the possible sentencing range and the nature of the charges, as well as the effect the sentence will have on Appellant's family and the cost of incarceration. The motion properly appeals to the discretion of the sentencing court under rule 3.800(c). It does not allege any error or otherwise seek correction of the judgment and sentence under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800(b)(1). Therefore, Appellant's motion did not extend the time to appeal. Cf. Fla. R. App. P. 9.020(i) (listing rule 3.800(b)(1) motion among the authorized motions that suspend rendition). Accordingly, the appeal is Dismissed.

Any request for belated appeal must be filed pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(c).

Per Curiam.

Wetherell, Ray, and Osterhaus, JJ., concur.