Geiger — affirmed the Citrus County circuit court’s judgment without a written explanation

Case
Neil Anthony Geiger v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
JAY (Ron DeSantis, 2023); Boatwright (Ron DeSantis, 2022)
Date Decided
July 21, 2026
Docket No.
5D2025-3659
Topics
Criminal Appeal, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Neil Anthony Geiger appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Citrus County in lower-tribunal case number 2025-CF-000017-A. Circuit Judge Joel D. Fritton presided below.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the charge, the underlying facts, Geiger’s arguments on appeal, or the State’s responses.

The Court’s Holding

The Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s judgment in a per curiam decision.

The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the legal issues. Chief Judge Jay and Judges Boatwright and Kilbane concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s judgment was affirmed.
  • The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation.
  • The opinion does not identify the issues presented or establish a stated rule of law.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the lower court’s judgment in place but offers no substantive analysis for attorneys to apply in other cases. The disposition was not final until resolution of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

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