Background
Sahdarian Dajuan-Lewis Franklin, proceeding without counsel, appealed a ruling of the Circuit Court for Orange County in two criminal cases. Circuit Judge Kevin B. Weiss presided over the lower-court proceedings.
The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The State of Florida made no appearance in the appellate proceeding. The opinion does not describe Franklin’s claims, the lower court’s reasoning, or the relief he sought.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.
The court issued a per curiam decision consisting solely of the affirmance and provided no legal analysis or explanation. Judges White, Mize, and Pratt concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The Sixth District left the Orange County Circuit Court’s ruling in place.
- The decision was a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation of the court’s reasoning.
- Because the opinion does not identify the issues presented, it establishes no express rule beyond the disposition of Franklin’s appeal.
Why It Matters
The decision ends this stage of Franklin’s appellate proceeding while leaving the lower court’s ruling intact. Its practical significance is limited to the parties because the court supplied no facts, analysis, or articulated legal holding that attorneys could apply in other cases.