Scaife v. State — affirmed the judgment without a written explanation

Case
Sebastian Scaife v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
OSTERHAUS (Rick Scott, 2013); KELSEY (Rick Scott, 2015)
Date Decided
July 24, 2026
Docket No.
1D2024-2858
Topics
Criminal Appeal; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Sebastian Scaife appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Liberty County, where Judge Ronald W. Flury presided.

The appellate opinion does not describe the underlying charges, facts, procedural history, issues raised, or arguments presented by the parties.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment.

The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation. Chief Judge OSTERHAUS and Judges KELSEY and LONG concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s judgment remains in place.
  • The appellate court provided no reasoning or discussion of the issues raised.
  • The decision was not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Why It Matters

This decision resolves Scaife’s appeal in the State’s favor but supplies no written legal analysis. Because the opinion does not identify the claims presented or explain the basis for affirmance, it offers no articulated rule for application in other cases.

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