Court Filings

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed Erique Goshay's appeal from his criminal conviction and sentence in Duval County. After considering the briefs and record, the appellate court issued a per curiam opinion that affirms the lower court's decision without published opinion or stated reasons. The judgment of the circuit court is left in place and the panel of judges unanimously concurred. The opinion notes that it is not final until any timely post-opinion motions are resolved.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in a criminal case. Calvin W. Thomas appealed a Seminole County circuit court decision; the appellate panel issued a brief per curiam opinion on April 28, 2026, simply stating AFFIRMED. The court did not elaborate its reasoning in the published entry and the three-judge panel concurred. No additional factual findings, legal analysis, or instructions were included in the opinion.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed Antonio Christopher Youngblood's appeal from a Duval County circuit court criminal case. The appellate court, in a brief per curiam decision, affirmed the lower court's judgment. No published opinion or extended reasoning is provided in the document; the court simply issued an affirmance with all three judges concurring. The decision becomes final unless a timely, authorized motion for rehearing or certification is filed under Florida appellate rules.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed a pro se defendant's appeal under Florida Rule 3.800 from a Citrus County circuit court decision. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam decision on April 28, 2026, unanimously concluding that the lower court's ruling should stand. No written opinion explaining the court's reasoning was published in this document; the court simply entered an affirmance of the circuit court's judgment. The decision is subject to any timely authorized motion under Florida appellate rules.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed Curtis McNealy's appeal from the circuit court's ruling on his Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800 motion. McNealy represented himself; the State did not file an appearance. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam decision, concluding simply that the lower court's decision was correct and affirming that judgment. No extended opinion, reasoning, or citation of legal authorities was provided in the document beyond the court's one-line disposition.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed Keita Jermaine Gaymon Jr.'s appeal from a Lee County circuit court criminal case and affirmed the lower court's decision. The appellate court issued a per curiam decision on April 28, 2026, concluding that the trial court's judgment or ruling should stand. No extended opinion, legal analysis, or separate concurrence/dissent accompanied the brief order. The panel of judges Wozniak, White, and Mize concurred and the clerk noted the usual rehearing period is available.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed Jason Daniel Aycox's appeal from the Lee County circuit court under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). After considering the record, the court issued a brief per curiam decision affirming the lower court's ruling. No separate opinion or extended reasoning was provided; the panel of judges concurred and the opinion notes the decision is not final until the rehearing period expires.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed Derek D. Durant's appeal from the Lee County circuit court under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The appellate court issued a brief per curiam decision on April 28, 2026, affirming the lower court's judgment. No separate opinion or explanation of reasoning was provided in the published entry; the panel of three judges concurred and the court noted the usual period for filing a motion for rehearing.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in the criminal case of Christopher Coaxum. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam decision on April 28, 2026, concluding that the lower court's ruling should stand. No published opinion, explanation, or separate opinion accompanied the affirmance; the panel judges Nardella, Smith, and Kamoutsas concurred. The appellant was represented by counsel from Cohen Law, P.A., and the State by assistant attorneys general. The decision is subject to the normal rehearing deadline.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed Quantavious Piglor's appeal from a Polk County circuit court criminal matter and unanimously affirmed the lower court's decision. The opinion is per curiam, brief, and provides no extended reasoning in the published entry. The panel of Judges White, Brownlee, and Kamoutsas concurred. The public defender and assistant attorney general represented the parties. The court's judgment affirms the trial court judgment or order under review and ends this stage of the appeal unless a timely rehearing is filed.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed Kristavion J. Harris's appeal from a Polk County circuit court criminal case and issued a one-line per curiam decision affirming the lower court's ruling. The opinion contains no published reasoning beyond the formal disposition and concurrence by the three judges. The appellate court therefore upheld the trial court's judgment and sentence without further explanation, and the mandate will issue after the rehearing period expires or is resolved.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed Judith Ivette Torres Garcia's appeal from the Polk County Circuit Court and issued a per curiam decision affirming the lower court's judgment. The panel unanimously agreed to affirm the decision of the trial court. No opinion text or reasoning is included in the document beyond the formal affirmance and the names of the judges and counsel. The mandate is subject to the ordinary rehearing period described at the end of the opinion.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's judgment in a criminal appeal by Juan Figueroa-Rivera. The appeal was taken under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2) from the circuit court in Osceola County. The appellate court issued a short per curiam decision on April 28, 2026, simply stating 'AFFIRMED' without extended opinion. The panel of judges concurred and the appellant proceeded pro se; the state did not file a response on appeal.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in a criminal case. Eric Alexander Roe appealed a Polk County conviction (lower tribunal 2021-CF-005791). The appellate court issued a short per curiam decision on April 28, 2026, concluding the trial court's rulings should stand. No extended opinion or detailed reasoning was published; the panel issued a simple affirmance with all three judges concurring.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the judgment of the Circuit Court for Polk County in the criminal case of Carleton E. Boyce, III. The appeal was briefed and argued by the public defender and the state; the district court issued a per curiam opinion, announcing affirmation without published opinion or extended discussion. The panel (Stargel, White, and Mize, JJ.) concurred. No separate analysis, holdings, or reasons are provided in the short decision beyond the affirmance.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal unanimously affirmed the trial court's judgment in the criminal case of Jerrell Lamont Smith. The appeal, taken from the Marion County Circuit Court, was considered on the briefs and oral argument, and the appellate panel issued a per curiam decision simply stating "AFFIRMED." No extended opinion or new legal analysis was published in the decision; the judges concurred and directed that the decision is not final until any timely, authorized post-judgment motions are resolved under Florida appellate rules.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Cecil McCray from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Alachua County and, in a per curiam opinion dated April 27, 2026, affirmed the lower court's decision. The opinion is brief: the court issued a unanimous affirmance without published opinion or extended reasoning, and the three-judge panel concurred. The decision notes that it is not final until any timely post-decision motion under Florida appellate rules is resolved.

The First District Court of Appeal unanimously affirmed the trial court's decision in the criminal case of Byron Lee v. State of Florida. The opinion is per curiam and short: the appellate court reviewed the circuit court's ruling and found no reversible error, so it affirmed the judgment. The decision was issued April 27, 2026, and the panel noted concurrence by the chief and two other judges. The opinion is not final until the time for certain post-opinion motions expires under Florida appellate rules.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Naymontie N. Enoch from a decision of the Circuit Court for Alachua County. The appellate court, in a per curiam opinion, affirmed the lower court's judgment. The opinion is brief and provides no extended reasoning in the published entry; the court noted concurrence by all judges and reminded parties that the decision is not final until the time for authorized post-decision motions has passed.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal dismissed Da’vhon Young’s appeal from the Circuit Court for Leon County. The per curiam opinion consists only of the single-word disposition “DISMISSED” with concurrence from three judges. No substantive reasoning or discussion of issues appears in the published entry, and the opinion notes that it is not final until any timely authorized motion under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure is resolved.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal considered Blake Robb's appeal from the Circuit Court for Alachua County. After review, the court issued a brief per curiam decision on April 27, 2026, simply stating the judgment is affirmed. No additional opinion or reasoning was provided in the published entry; the three-judge panel concurred and directed that the decision is not final until any timely authorized motion is resolved under Florida appellate rules.

The First District Court of Appeal dismissed Johnnie Peacock's appeal from a decision of the Circuit Court for Escambia County. The opinion is a brief per curiam entry, announces dismissal, and notes that the panel judges concurred. The order informs the parties that the decision is not final until any timely authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 is resolved. No written opinion explaining the reasons for dismissal is included in the document.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal dismissed appellant Marshay Coggins's appeal as untimely. The appeal arose from a decision of the Circuit Court for Jefferson County and was reviewed by a three-judge panel. The court issued a short per curiam order dismissing the appeal for failure to file within the required time, with all three judges concurring and noting the decision is not final until any timely, authorized motion under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure is resolved.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed Troy William Armstrong’s convictions for multiple counts of sexual battery and lewd and lascivious molestation. The State conceded that one count (Count II), charging sexual battery under section 794.011(2)(a) based on 'union' with the victim’s anus by the defendant’s mouth, required proof of penetration and there was no evidence of anal penetration. The court reversed Count II on that basis, affirmed the remaining convictions, and remanded for further proceedings consistent with that partial reversal.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed Michael Christopher Thompson's appeal from a Santa Rosa County circuit court decision and, in a short per curiam opinion, affirmed the lower court's ruling. The opinion contains only the single-word disposition “AFFIRMED” with no published reasoning. The panel of three judges concurred, and the decision notes that it is not final until any timely motion under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 is resolved.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower-court decision in a criminal matter. The opinion is per curiam, with three judges concurring, and affirms the judgment of the circuit court for Santa Rosa County. No additional reasoning, factual background, or legal analysis is provided in this short opinion; it simply announces that the appellate court has reviewed the case and upheld the lower court's ruling, and notifies parties of the right to file certain post-judgment motions under Florida appellate rules.

The appellate court reviewed an appeal brought by Anthony R. Medina from a decision of the Circuit Court for Manatee County. The District Court of Appeal summarily affirmed the lower court's judgment without published opinion on April 24, 2026. The per curiam decision states only the disposition (affirmed) and notes concurrence by the three judges; no explanatory reasoning or legal analysis is included in the document provided.

The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed a county court judgment in a criminal or quasi-criminal matter involving Mark Alan Lane, who appealed pro se against the State of Florida. The opinion is unpublished and brief: the panel issued a per curiam decision stating simply 'Affirmed' without extended explanation. The court's judgment upholds the lower court's ruling and leaves the county court's decision intact. No detailed reasoning, factual background, or legal analysis appears in the published entry.

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed a county court decision in a case where Mark Alan Lane appealed a judgment involving the State of Florida. The appeal was taken pro se by Lane and argued by the Assistant County Attorney for the State. The appellate panel issued a per curiam opinion on April 24, 2026, without published reasoning in the opinion summary, and the court affirmed the lower court's decision. All three judges concurred.

The District Court of Appeal, Second District of Florida, affirmed the judgment below in an appeal by Chad Krueger against the State of Florida. The court issued a per curiam decision, without published reasoning in this slip opinion, concluding the lower court's ruling should stand. The panel of three judges concurred, and the opinion may still be revised before official publication.