Velez — Florida appeals court affirmed without a written explanation

Case
John R. Velez v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Silberman; LaRose; Villanti
Date Decided
August 19, 2026
Docket No.
2D2026-0214
Topics
Appellate Procedure, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

John R. Velez appealed a ruling from the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, where Judge Keith Meyer presided. The opinion identifies the State of Florida as the appellee.

The Second District stated that the appeal proceeded pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 141(b)(2). The brief opinion does not describe the underlying facts, identify the ruling under review, or state the arguments raised on appeal.

The Court’s Holding

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

The court provided no reasoning or legal analysis. Judges Silberman, LaRose, and Villanti concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the unidentified circuit court ruling.
  • The per curiam opinion did not explain the factual or legal basis for the decision.
  • The opinion does not disclose the nature of the underlying ruling or the issues presented on appeal.

Why It Matters

The decision resolves Velez’s appeal in the State’s favor but offers no written analysis for attorneys to apply in other cases.

Because the opinion does not identify the ruling under review, its facts, or the appellate arguments, no broader substantive holding can be drawn from the text.

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