(1) When the state appeals from an order dismissing an indictment, information, or affidavit, or a count of it, or an order granting a new trial and the order is affirmed, the appellate court shall direct the trial court to implement the order. If an order dismissing an indictment, information, or affidavit, or a count of it, is reversed, the appellate court shall direct the trial court to permit the defendant to be tried on the reinstated indictment, information, or affidavit. If an order granting a new trial is reversed, the appellate court shall direct that judgment of conviction be entered against the defendant.
(2) A cross-appeal by the state is not jurisdictional. When the state cross-appeals from a ruling on a question of law adverse to the state, the appellate court shall decide the question if it is reasonably capable of repetition in any proceeding.
History.—s. 313, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(326); s. 163, ch. 70-339; s. 8, ch. 96-248.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XLVII - Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter 924 - Criminal Appeals and Collateral Review
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.
924.065 - Denial of Motion for New Trial or Arrest of Judgment; Appeal Bond; Supersedeas.
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.
924.16 - Discharge Pending Appeal.
924.17 - Costs When Appellant Is Indigent.
924.18 - Bail When State Appeals.
924.19 - When Operation of Order in Favor of Defendant Not Stayed.
924.20 - Duty of Court Upon Breach of Undertaking.
924.22 - Stay When Execution of Sentence Already Commenced.
924.28 - Failure of Clerk to Transmit Appeal Papers as Required.
924.31 - When Argument Necessary.
924.33 - When Judgment Not to Be Reversed or Modified.
924.34 - When Evidence Sustains Only Conviction of Lesser Offense.
924.35 - Enforcement of Judgment on Affirmance.