Whitter — Fifth District affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Antoine Whitter v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Jay, C.J.; Lambert, J.; Eisnaugle, J.
Date Decided
August 21, 2026
Docket No.
5D2024-2653
Topics
Criminal Appeal; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Antoine Whitter appealed a matter from the Circuit Court for Sumter County, where Judge Mary P. Hatcher presided. The appellate opinion identifies the lower-tribunal case number as 2019-CF-001346.

The abbreviated opinion provides no facts, procedural history, issues presented, or arguments raised on appeal.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed in a per curiam decision. Chief Judge Jay and Judges Lambert and Eisnaugle concurred.

The court supplied no reasoning or explanation for its disposition. The opinion was designated not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Key Takeaways

  • The Fifth District affirmed.
  • The decision was issued per curiam without an explanatory opinion.
  • The source does not disclose the facts, appellate issues, or grounds for affirmance.

Why It Matters

Because the court gave no reasoning, the opinion resolves this appeal without announcing or applying a stated legal rule. Its abbreviated form does not permit conclusions about the underlying facts or the basis for the disposition.

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