Background
Terry Eugene Hartsock, III appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Marion County in lower-court case number 2022-CF-004120-A. Circuit Judge Barbara Kissner Kwatkosky presided below.
The Fifth District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the underlying charges, facts, arguments, or rulings challenged on appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment.
The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation. Chief Judge Jay and Judges Makar and Soud concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court’s judgment remains in effect.
- 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 Hartsock’s appeal in the State’s favor but does not announce or explain a rule of law. Because the court issued an unexplained per curiam affirmance, the opinion offers no factual or legal analysis for attorneys to apply in other cases.