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Collins v. State of Florida

Docket 2D2025-3478

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Criminal AppealAffirmed
Filed
Jurisdiction
Florida
Court
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Type
Opinion
Case type
Criminal Appeal
Disposition
Affirmed
Docket
2D2025-3478

Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County

Summary

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in a criminal postconviction appeal. The appeal was taken under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2) from a Hillsborough County circuit court order, and the appellate panel issued a brief per curiam opinion simply stating: Affirmed. All three judges concurred. No further explanation or published reasoning was included in the opinion as filed on April 22, 2026.

Issue Decided

  • Whether the circuit court's order addressed in the appeal should be reversed or otherwise modified under rule 9.141(b)(2).

Court's Reasoning

The court issued a per curiam opinion affirming the lower court's order without publishing additional explanation. The panel's unanimous concurrence indicates the appellate judges found no reversible error in the circuit court's ruling. Because no written analysis was supplied, the court's precise factual or legal rationale was not disclosed in the opinion.

Parties

Appellant
Phillip W. Collins II
Appellee
State of Florida
Judge
Michelle Sisco

Key Dates

Decision date
2026-04-22

What You Should Do Next

  1. 1

    Consult appellate counsel

    If the appellant wishes to pursue further review, they should consult appellate counsel promptly to evaluate grounds and timeliness for seeking discretionary review in the Florida Supreme Court.

  2. 2

    Check filing deadlines

    Confirm the applicable deadline for a motion for rehearing or a petition for discretionary review and file any required documents within those deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?
The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's order, leaving that lower-court decision in place.
Who is affected by this decision?
The decision affects appellant Phillip W. Collins II and the State of Florida as the appellee in the underlying criminal postconviction matter.
Why didn't the opinion explain its reasoning?
The court issued a short per curiam affirmance without an accompanying written opinion, so it did not provide a detailed explanation of its legal reasoning.
Can this be appealed further?
A party may seek further review to the Florida Supreme Court, but any such petition would need to meet that court's jurisdictional requirements and filing deadlines.

The above suggestions and answers are AI-generated for informational purposes only. They may contain errors. NoticeRegistry assumes no responsibility for their accuracy. Consult a qualified attorney before relying on them.

Full Filing Text
DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA
                        SECOND DISTRICT


                          PHILLIP W. COLLINS II,

                                 Appellant,

                                      v.

                           STATE OF FLORIDA,

                                  Appellee.


                             No. 2D2025-3478



                               April 22, 2026

Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for
Hillsborough County; Michelle Sisco, Judge.


PER CURIAM.

     Affirmed.

NORTHCUTT, LaROSE, and ROTHSTEIN-YOUAKIM, JJ., Concur.


Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.