Background
Demetrius Resmond Gabriel appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Manatee County, where Judge Frederick P. Mercurio presided. The opinion does not identify Gabriel’s conviction, sentence, appellate arguments, or the underlying facts.
Gabriel was represented on appeal by the Public Defender’s Office. The Florida Attorney General’s Office represented the State.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment in a per curiam decision.
The court supplied no reasoning and announced no express rule of law. Judges Sleet, Rothstein-Youakim, and Smith concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court’s judgment remains in effect.
- The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation.
- The opinion does not disclose the issues raised or the factual basis of the appeal.
Why It Matters
The decision resolves Gabriel’s appeal in the State’s favor but provides no written analysis for attorneys to apply in other cases. Its practical significance is therefore limited to the disposition of this appeal.