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§ 924.31 — When argument necessary

Florida § 924.31
JurisdictionFlorida
TitleXLVII
Ch. 924CRIMINAL APPEALS AND COLLATERAL REVIEW

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Fla. Stat. § 924.31 (2026).

Text

A judgment may be affirmed if the appellant fails to argue, but it shall not be reversed unless the appellant submits a written brief or makes oral argument.

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Related

Lyden v. State
281 So. 2d 591 (District Court of Appeal of Florida, 1973)
2 case citations

Legislative History

s. 307, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(320); s. 159, ch. 70-339.

Nearby Sections

15
§ 924.02
Who may appeal
§ 924.04
Appeal by one of several defendants
§ 924.05
Appeal as matter of right
§ 924.051
Terms and conditions of appeals and collateral review in criminal cases
§ 924.055
Postconviction review in capital cases; legislative findings and intent
§ 924.056
Capital postconviction proceedings; reporting requirements
§ 924.057
Capital postconviction proceedings; legislative intent
§ 924.06
Appeal by defendant
§ 924.065
Denial of motion for new trial or arrest of judgment; appeal bond; supersedeas
§ 924.066
Collateral relief
§ 924.07
Appeal by state
§ 924.071
Additional grounds for appeal by the state; time for taking; stay of cause
§ 924.09
When appeal to be taken by defendant
§ 924.14
Stay of execution when defendant appeals
§ 924.15
Approval of appeal bonds
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