Jacob Clefa v. State of Florida
Docket 6D2024-0990
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Habeas Corpus
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 6D2024-0990
Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for Collier County
Summary
The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Jacob Clefa from a Collier County circuit court decision and, in a per curiam opinion dated May 5, 2026, affirmed the lower court's judgment. The panel issued a brief ruling without published opinion or explanation, with Judges Stargel, Wozniak, and Smith concurring. The appeal was taken under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2) and the court's mandate is subject to the time for seeking rehearing.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's decision (reviewed under Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2)) should be reversed.
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a per curiam affirmation without a published opinion, indicating it found no reversible error in the circuit court's ruling. Because no separate opinion was provided, the court did not state specific legal analysis or factual distinctions in the record to justify the outcome. The concurrence by all three judges indicates unanimous agreement to affirm.
Authorities Cited
- Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2)
Parties
- Appellant
- Jacob Clefa
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Elizabeth V. Krier
- Judge
- Stargel
- Judge
- Wozniak
- Judge
- Smith
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier, Attorney General
- Attorney
- David Campbell, Assistant Attorney General
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-05-05
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider filing a motion for rehearing
If the appellant believes the court overlooked an important issue, he may file a motion for rehearing within the deadline specified by the appellate rules.
- 2
Consult counsel about further review
Discuss with an attorney whether a petition for discretionary review to the Florida Supreme Court is available and advisable based on any significant legal questions.
- 3
Comply with the underlying judgment
Unless and until relief is obtained through rehearing or further appeal, comply with the circuit court's judgment and any related orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the appeals court decide?
- The court affirmed the lower court's decision and did not provide a written opinion explaining its reasoning.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision affects appellant Jacob Clefa and the State of Florida as appellee; it leaves the underlying circuit-court judgment intact.
- Does this decision explain the legal reasons?
- No; the court issued a per curiam affirmance without a published opinion, so it did not explain the specific legal reasoning in this order.
- Can this be challenged further?
- Possibly. The order notes the time to file a motion for rehearing remains open; further review (such as a petition to the Florida Supreme Court) may be available depending on procedural rules and grounds.
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Full Filing Text
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
_____________________________
Case No. 6D2024-0990
Lower Tribunal No. 2010-CF-1171A
_____________________________
JACOB CLEFA,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
_____________________________
Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for Collier County.
Elizabeth V. Krier, Judge.
May 5, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
STARGEL, WOZNIAK and SMITH, JJ., concur.
Jacob Clefa, Crestview, pro se.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, and David Campbell, Assistant
Attorney General, Tampa, for Appellee.
NOT FINAL UNTIL TIME EXPIRES TO FILE MOTION FOR REHEARING
AND DISPOSITION THEREOF IF FILED