Rocha v. State — Second District summarily affirmed the circuit court

Case
Daniel A. Rocha v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
KELLY (Jeb Bush, 2001); MORRIS (appointment info not available)
Date Decided
August 7, 2026
Docket No.
2D2026-0871
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Summary Affirmance; Pro Se Litigation
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Daniel A. Rocha, proceeding without counsel, appealed from the Circuit Court for Sarasota County, where Judge Thomas W. Krug presided.

The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The Second District’s brief opinion does not describe Rocha’s underlying case, the order under review, his arguments, or the circuit court’s reasoning.

The Court’s Holding

In a per curiam decision, the Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court.

The appellate court provided no analysis or explanation for its ruling. Judges Kelly, Morris, and Sleet concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
  • The appeal was considered under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).
  • Because the opinion contains no reasoning or factual discussion, it establishes no articulated rule beyond the disposition of Rocha’s appeal.

Why It Matters

The decision ends this appeal with the circuit court’s ruling left intact. Its practical significance is limited because the court did not identify the issues presented or explain why affirmance was warranted.

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