Kemp v. State of Florida
Docket 2D2025-2997
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 2D2025-2997
Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for Pinellas County
Summary
The Second District Court of Appeal reviewed Kyle Kemp's appeal from the Pinellas County Circuit Court under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). After consideration, the panel issued a per curiam decision affirming the lower court's judgment. The opinion is concise, lists the judges who concurred, and notes it may be revised before official publication. No reasoning or factual discussion is included in the published entry beyond the affirmance.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's judgment or order challenged by Kyle Kemp should be reversed under rule 9.141(b)(2)
Court's Reasoning
The published entry is a per curiam affirmance and does not state the court's detailed reasoning or analysis. The panel concluded that the circuit court's ruling should stand and therefore affirmed the lower court's decision. Because the opinion contains no substantive explanation, the specific legal rationale is not disclosed in this entry.
Parties
- Appellant
- Kyle Kemp
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Pat Siracusa
- Judge
- Morris
- Judge
- Rothstein-Youakim
- Judge
- Guard
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-05-01
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consult counsel about further review
If the appellant wishes to continue challenging the ruling, they should consult an attorney promptly to evaluate potential grounds and deadlines for seeking discretionary review in the Florida Supreme Court.
- 2
Obtain full opinion or mandate
Request the full appellate opinion or the court's mandate from the clerk to confirm the scope of the affirmance and any instructions for the lower court.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's judgment; the appeal was not successful.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision directly affects appellant Kyle Kemp and the State of Florida as appellee; it upholds the lower court's ruling in their case.
- Does the opinion explain why the court affirmed?
- No. The entry is a brief per curiam affirmance and does not include detailed reasoning or factual findings.
- Can this decision be appealed further?
- Possibly. Depending on the posture and issues, the appellant may seek review in the Florida Supreme Court, subject to that court's discretionary jurisdiction and applicable deadlines; consult counsel for specifics.
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Full Filing Text
DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA
SECOND DISTRICT
KYLE KEMP,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
No. 2D2025-2997
May 1, 2026
Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for
Pinellas County; Pat Siracusa, Judge.
Kyle Kemp, pro se.
PER CURIAM.
Affirmed.
MORRIS, ROTHSTEIN-YOUAKIM, and GUARD, JJ., Concur.
Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.