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Patterson v. State of Florida

Docket 2D2026-0336

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Criminal AppealAffirmed
Filed
Jurisdiction
Florida
Court
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Type
Opinion
Disposition
Affirmed
Docket
2D2026-0336

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 a pro se appeal by Darrell Anthony Patterson, Jr., from a Pinellas County circuit court order under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The appellate court issued a brief per curiam decision on April 29, 2026, affirming the lower court's decision. No published opinion or extended explanation of reasoning appears in the document; the panel simply affirmed the judgment of the circuit court and the decision is subject to revision before official publication.

Issue Decided

  • Whether the circuit court's ruling that was appealed (under Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2)) should be reversed or affirmed.

Court's Reasoning

The court issued a per curiam affirmance without an opinion in the published text, indicating that the appellate panel found no reversible error in the circuit court's proceedings or ruling. Because no substantive rationale is provided in this order, the affirmance stands as the court's disposition of the appeal. Any further explanation may be contained in an opinion if released later before official publication.

Parties

Appellant
Darrell Anthony Patterson, Jr.
Appellee
State of Florida
Judge
Pat Edward Siracusa, Jr.

Key Dates

decision_date
2026-04-29

What You Should Do Next

  1. 1

    Consult appellate counsel

    If the appellant wishes to pursue further review, they should consult an attorney promptly about the possibility and viability of seeking discretionary review and applicable filing deadlines.

  2. 2

    Check for published opinion

    Monitor the court's docket or filings to see if an opinion is issued prior to official publication that explains the court's reasoning.

  3. 3

    Confirm mandate and compliance

    If the affirmance concludes the appellate process, parties should confirm issuance of the mandate and take any actions required by the underlying judgment or sentence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?
The appellate court affirmed the circuit court's decision on appeal.
Who is affected by this decision?
The decision affects Darrell Anthony Patterson, Jr. and the State of Florida in the underlying criminal matter.
Does the opinion explain the court's reasons?
No detailed reasoning is provided in the per curiam order; the court simply affirmed without issuing a written opinion in this document.
Can this be appealed further?
Potential further review might include a petition for review to the Florida Supreme Court, subject to the rules and standards for discretionary review; consult counsel about deadlines and grounds.

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


                  DARRELL ANTHONY PATTERSON, JR.,

                                 Appellant,

                                      v.

                           STATE OF FLORIDA,

                                  Appellee.


                             No. 2D2026-0336



                               April 29, 2026

Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for
Pinellas County; Pat Edward Siracusa, Jr., Judge.

Darrell Anthony Patterson, Jr., pro se.

PER CURIAM.

      Affirmed.

LUCAS, C.J., and KHOUZAM and SLEET, JJ., Concur.


Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.