Court Filings

The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in the criminal case of Shawn Faulk. The appeal arose from a decision by the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, and the appellate court, in a per curiam opinion, concluded there was no reversible error and left the lower court's ruling in place. No separate written opinion explaining the court's reasoning was published; the court simply issued an affirmance with three judges concurring and noted that the decision is not final until any timely rehearing motions are resolved.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed Jerry Lee Dupree's appeal from a Walton County circuit court decision and affirmed the lower court's ruling. The opinion is per curiam, unanimous, and short: the appellate court found no reversible error and therefore left the trial court's judgment in place. The written disposition notes the appeal number, parties, counsel, the judge below, and warns that the decision is not final until any timely motions under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure are resolved.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in the appeal brought by David Eugene Brannen against the State of Florida. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam opinion on April 20, 2026, affirming the judgment of the Baker County Circuit Court. No extended opinion or separate reasoning was published; the panel of judges Lewis, Roberts, and Kelsey concurred. The decision is subject to any timely post-judgment motions under Florida appellate rules.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed De’erik Bell’s appeal from a Bay County circuit court decision. The panel issued a short per curiam opinion on April 20, 2026, affirming the lower court’s judgment. No additional opinion or published reasoning accompanied the disposition; the court simply affirmed the judgment below and noted concurrence by all three judges. The opinion advises that the decision is not final until resolution of any timely, authorized post-judgment motions under Florida appellate rules.

The Second District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed a county court judgment in a criminal/procedural matter. The appeal was brought pro se by Rosea Maria White and was argued on the record from Pinellas County before Judge Diane M. Croff. The panel, in a per curiam decision, unanimously affirmed the lower court’s ruling without published opinion, and the judgment stands as decided by the county court. No additional reasoning or substantive analysis was provided in the published entry.

The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, issued a brief per curiam decision affirming the lower court. The appeal was brought by Jennifer Suzanne Waters against the State of Florida following a proceeding in the Circuit Court for DeSoto County. The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's judgment without a published opinion, and all three judges concurred. No new legal analysis or changes to the trial-court outcome were announced in this short entry.

The District Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's dismissal of a misdemeanor information charging Christine Heidi Scott with resisting or obstructing officers without violence. The trial court had required ever-more specific allegations about the exact legal duties the deputies were performing and dismissed the second amended information as vague. The appellate court held the original information was legally sufficient because it tracked the statute, gave date and place, and provided adequate notice; any further detail was a matter for proof or for a statement of particulars, not a required element of the charging document.

The District Court of Appeal, Second District of Florida, considered an appeal by Marquise Devon Ponder from a decision of the Circuit Court for Manatee County. After review, the appellate court issued a brief per curiam decision simply stating 'Affirmed' without opinion, thereby upholding the lower court's judgment. The panel of judges (Kelly, Khouzam, and Sleet) concurred. No further reasoning or discussion was provided in the published entry, and the opinion is subject to possible revision before official publication.

The District Court of Appeal, Second District, affirmed the lower court's decision in the appeal brought by Scott Meier against the State of Florida. The panel issued a per curiam opinion on April 17, 2026, concluding that the trial court's judgment should stand. No reasoning or detailed factual findings were provided in the published entry, and three judges (Black, Atkinson, Smith) concurred. The appeal arose from the Manatee County Circuit Court before Judge Frederick P. Mercurio.

The appellate court reviewed a criminal appeal by Markeis Daveon Levatte from a Hillsborough County circuit court decision. After briefing and substitution of counsel, the District Court of Appeal for the Second District issued a per curiam decision affirming the lower court's ruling. The opinion was short and did not include detailed reasoning in the published entry, but the panel concurred and the judgment remained in effect pending any further review or official publication.

The Second District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Yordan Hernandez from a decision of the Hillsborough County Circuit Court. After considering the parties' submissions, the appellate court unanimously affirmed the lower court's ruling. The short per curiam opinion provides the disposition without published reasoning, and the decision is subject to possible revision before official publication.

The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, reviewed an appeal by A.R. from a decision of the Circuit Court for Pasco County. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam decision affirming the lower court's judgment. No opinion content or underlying facts, issues, or reasoning are provided in the published entry; the court simply announced 'Affirmed' with three judges concurring and noted the opinion is subject to revision before official publication.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the denial of a Rule 3.800(a) postconviction claim brought by Deanijah Denson. The court concluded the appeal did not provide a basis for relief under Rule 3.800(a) but left open Denson's ability to seek relief in the underlying circuit court case (2020-CF-002358-A) under Rule 3.850. The opinion cites precedent explaining the proper procedural vehicle for the relief sought and therefore affirms the appellate disposition while directing the appellant to the appropriate remedy in circuit court.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal issued an opinion in a pro se 3.800 postconviction appeal brought by Charles James Skolnick challenging denial of relief in Duval County (Case No. 16-2015-CF-009362-A). The court notes it previously affirmed the trial court's denial and found Skolnick's subsequent filings in this court relating to that case to be repetitive, frivolous, and abusive. The court cautioned that further frivolous pro se filings may trigger sanctions, including prohibition on future pro se filings and referral for prison disciplinary proceedings that could include loss of gain time.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed Brent Paul Venrooy’s criminal judgment and sentence after an Anders brief, finding no reversible error in the conviction or sentencing. The court did, however, remand to the trial court to enter a corrected judgment removing a $100 investigative costs fee because the State never requested investigative costs. The court relied on Richards v. State to hold that investigative costs may be imposed only when the State has expressly requested them. The panel issued its decision per curiam on April 17, 2026.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed Stephanie Proffitt’s convictions and rejected her claim that the trial court imposed a vindictive sentence after she declined the State’s plea offer. The court reviewed the record and Wilson factors, finding the trial judge did not initiate plea negotiations, did not depart from the role of an impartial arbiter, and provided reasons for the sentence based on trial evidence and rejection of mitigation. Because the totality of circumstances did not create a presumption of vindictiveness, the appellate court affirmed the sentencing decision.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in a criminal appeal by Thomas Wood against the State of Florida. The appellate court issued a per curiam opinion, announced the judgment as AFFIRMED, and provided no published opinion or extended reasoning. The panel of judges (Soud, Boatwright, and Maciver) concurred. The decision is subject to any timely motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 but otherwise concludes the appeal in favor of the State.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in the criminal case of Donovan Tyler Adkins. The appeal arose from a conviction or post-conviction ruling in Brevard County Circuit Court, and the appellate panel issued a brief per curiam decision on April 16, 2026, concluding the lower court's decision should stand. No additional opinion or written reasoning was published in this document; the court simply announced affirmance and noted concurrence by the three judges.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in a criminal case in which Christopher Thomas Petry appealed a Volusia County circuit court decision. The appellate panel issued a per curiam opinion on April 16, 2026, concluding the lower court's ruling should stand. No written opinion or extended reasoning accompanies the short disposition; the court simply noted the affirmation and that the three judges concurred. The decision is subject to any timely post-judgment motions under Florida appellate rules.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court's decision in a criminal case. Appellant Carmelo Cruz appealed a Volusia County criminal matter, but the appellate panel (per curiam) found no reversible error and denied relief. The court issued a brief order affirming the lower court's judgment without opinion; three judges concurred. The opinion notes that the decision is not final until the time for certain authorized post-judgment motions expires.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's decision in a pro se appeal by Andre Patrick Edwards from a Brevard County circuit court ruling under Florida Rule 3.800. The panel issued a brief per curiam opinion on April 16, 2026, affirming the lower court’s disposition. No written opinion explaining reasons was published, and there was no appearance by the State. The judgment is subject to any timely authorized motions under Florida appellate rules before it becomes final.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed a pro se appeal by Kyle Nelson Robinson from the Duval County circuit court's decision on a Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800 matter. The appellate court, in a per curiam opinion, affirmed the lower court's ruling. No opinion discussion or factual or legal reasoning is provided in the published entry; the court simply entered an affirmance with all three judges concurring and noted that the judgment is not final until any timely post-opinion motions are resolved.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed a pro se appeal by John M. Johnson, Jr. from the denial of his Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850 postconviction motion in the Circuit Court for Duval County. The appellate court issued a per curiam decision on April 16, 2026, summarily rejecting the appeal and affirming the lower court's ruling. No extended opinion or substantive reasoning is included in the published disposition; the court simply affirmed the trial court's action and noted that the decision is not final until any timely motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal unanimously affirmed the circuit court's decision in James Delosa's appeal under Florida Rule 3.800. Delosa, appearing pro se, appealed an order from the Brevard County Circuit Court (Judge Stephen George Henderson). The appellate court issued a short per curiam opinion on April 16, 2026, simply stating AFFIRMED, with no published opinion or additional reasoning provided. The judgment is subject to any timely motions for rehearing authorized under Florida appellate rules.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed Christopher Samuels's appeal from the denial of a Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850 postconviction motion in Brevard County. The court, in a short per curiam decision, affirmed the lower court's ruling without published opinion or extended explanation. The panel issued a unanimous affirmance on April 16, 2026, and noted the decision is not final until any timely motion under Florida appellate rules is resolved.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Jessie Lee Shumaker from the Circuit Court for Escambia County. The appellate court, in a per curiam decision issued April 16, 2026, affirmed the lower court's judgment without further opinion. The court noted the decision is not final until resolution of any timely post-judgment motions authorized by Florida appellate rules. No detailed reasoning or factual background is provided in the opinion.

The First District Court of Appeal denied Walter Jim Roberson Jr.'s petition alleging ineffective assistance of appellate counsel. The court exercised its original jurisdiction to consider the petition and, without an opinion, entered a per curiam order denying relief. The denial means the court found no basis to grant the petition or to disturb the underlying appellate result. The decision was issued April 16, 2026, and three judges concurred.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed Walter Jim Roberson Jr.'s appeal from a Bay County circuit court decision. The court issued a per curiam opinion on April 16, 2026, and affirmed the lower court's ruling. No published opinion or extended reasoning appears in the document; the three-judge panel (Roberts, Ray, and Treadwell) concurred. The decision is subject to timely post-judgment motions under Florida appellate rules before it becomes final.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed Vincent Johnson's appeal from a decision of the Circuit Court for Escambia County and issued a per curiam opinion on April 16, 2026. The appellate court affirmed the lower court's ruling without published opinion. All three judges concurred. The appellant represented himself; the State was represented by the Attorney General's office. The opinion notes the decision is not final until any timely post-judgment appellate motions are resolved.

The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in a criminal appeal brought by George Fountain III. The appeal arose from a decision entered in the Circuit Court for Escambia County. The appellate court issued a short per curiam opinion announcing its decision to affirm, with three judges concurring, and noted that the decision is not final until the time for certain post-judgment motions has passed. No further reasoning or factual discussion appears in the published entry.