No. 25-7416 *** CAPITAL CASE ***
 
Title: Ernest D. Suggs, Petitioner
v.
Florida
Docketed: May 19, 2026
Linked with: 25A828
Lower Ct: Supreme Court of Florida
   Case Numbers: (SC2024-0660, SC2024-0702)
   Decision Date: September 4, 2025
   Rehearing Denied: October 20, 2025
 
Proceedings and Orders
Jan 08 2026 Application (25A828) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from January 18, 2026 to March 19, 2026, submitted to Justice Thomas.
Main Document Proof of Service
Jan 22 2026 Application (25A828) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until March 19, 2026.
Mar 19 2026 Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due June 18, 2026)
Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Petition Appendix Certificate of Word Count Proof of Service Proof of Service
Jun 17 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response from June 18, 2026 to July 17, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
Main Document
Jun 18 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including July 17, 2026.
Jun 29 2026 Brief of respondent Florida in opposition filed.
Main Document Proof of Service
Jul 03 2026 Reply of petitioner Ernest D. Suggs filed.
Main Document Certificate of Word Count Proof of Service
Jul 16 2026 DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/28/2026.
Attorneys
Attorneys for Petitioner
Robert R. Berry
Counsel of Record
Law Office of Robert R. Berry
1521 Highland Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32317

robert@attorneyrobertberry.com
Ph: 850-597-8015
Party name: Ernest Suggs


Attorneys for Respondent
Scott Andrew Browne
Counsel of Record
Office of the Attorney General
3507 E. Frontage Road, Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33607-7013

Scott.Browne@MyFloridaLegal.com
Ph: 813-287-7910
Party name: Florida