Hartrick v. State — First District affirmed without a written opinion

Background

Elvis M. Hartrick appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for Bay County, where Circuit Judge Dustin Stephenson presided.

The First District’s opinion does not identify the underlying charges, procedural history, issues raised on appeal, or arguments presented by the parties.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision.

The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning or addressing any legal issue in a written opinion. Chief Judge Osterhaus and Judges Kelsey and Long concurred.

Key Takeaways

• The First District left the circuit court’s decision in place.
• The court provided no written analysis of the claims raised on appeal.
• 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

The ruling resolves Hartrick’s appeal in the State’s favor but supplies no reasoning for attorneys or lower courts to apply in other cases.