Wells — affirmed without a written opinion

Case
Michael Victor Wells v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
Bilbrey (Rick Scott, 2014); M.K. THOMAS (Rick Scott, 2016)
Date Decided
August 10, 2026
Docket No.
1D2025-1978
Topics
Criminal Appeal; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Michael Victor Wells appealed an order or judgment of the Circuit Court for Escambia County, where Judge John F. Simon, Jr. presided.

The First District’s opinion does not identify the charges, describe the underlying proceedings, state the issues raised on appeal, or summarize the parties’ arguments.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam opinion.

The court provided no reasoning or legal analysis. Judges Bilbrey, M.K. Thomas, and Long concurred in the result.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s decision remains in place.
  • The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
  • The opinion does not disclose the appellate issues or establish a stated rule of law.

Why It Matters

The ruling ends the appeal in the First District unless a timely and authorized post-decision motion is filed under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Because the court offered no factual discussion or legal analysis, the opinion provides no express guidance on the merits beyond affirming the result below.

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