Sansone v. Ford — Dismissed the habeas corpus petition

Case
Daniel Paul Sansone v. Tommy Ford
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
KELSEY (Rick Scott, 2015); M.K. THOMAS (Rick Scott, 2016)
Date Decided
August 5, 2026
Docket No.
1D2025-2196
Topics
Habeas Corpus, Appellate Procedure, Dismissal
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Daniel Paul Sansone filed an original petition for a writ of habeas corpus against Tommy Ford in the Florida First District Court of Appeal.

The court’s brief opinion does not describe Sansone’s confinement, the claims asserted in his petition, or the procedural circumstances leading to the filing.

The Court’s Holding

The First District dismissed Sansone’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

The court cited Godwin v. State, 593 So. 2d 211, 212 (Fla. 1992), without further explanation. The per curiam opinion therefore provides no additional reasoning or fact-specific analysis.

Key Takeaways

  • The court dismissed Sansone’s original habeas corpus proceeding.
  • The decision relied solely on a citation to Godwin v. State.
  • The opinion did not address the petition’s factual allegations or explain the specific basis for dismissal.

Why It Matters

The decision resolves Sansone’s original habeas petition at the appellate level, but its summary form limits its value as a fact-specific guide. Practitioners must consult Godwin to understand the legal principle underlying the dismissal.

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