Background
Julio Juan Garcia appealed from a proceeding in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County before Judge Milton Hirsch. The appellate opinion identifies the lower-tribunal case number as F20-14622B but does not describe the underlying charges, judgment, or issues raised on appeal.
Garcia represented himself. The State was represented by Attorney General James Uthmeier and Assistant Attorney General Daniel Colmenares. The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.315(a).
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment.
The per curiam opinion consists solely of the word “Affirmed” and provides no reasoning, factual analysis, or discussion of Garcia’s appellate arguments. The opinion states that it is not final until disposition of any timely filed motion for rehearing.
Key Takeaways
- The Third District affirmed the circuit court’s judgment.
- The court issued a per curiam decision without a written explanation.
- Because the opinion contains no analysis, it does not identify the appellate issues or articulate a legal rule.
Why It Matters
The decision ends Garcia’s appeal in the Third District, subject to any timely rehearing proceedings. Its practical significance is limited to the disposition because the court did not explain the basis for affirmance.