Background
Robert Caraballo appealed from the Circuit Court for Orange County, where Judge Tina L. Caraballo presided in lower-tribunal case number 2017-CF-000370-A-O. The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).
Caraballo represented himself on appeal. The State of Florida made no appearance. The appellate opinion does not describe the underlying claims, the circuit court’s reasoning, or the relief Caraballo sought.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision. The court issued a per curiam disposition consisting only of the word “AFFIRMED.”
Because the court provided no analysis, the opinion establishes no stated rationale for rejecting Caraballo’s appeal. Judges Smith, Kamoutsas, and Pratt concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The Sixth District affirmed the Orange County circuit court’s ruling.
- The per curiam opinion supplied no factual discussion or legal reasoning.
- Caraballo proceeded pro se, and the State made no appearance.
Why It Matters
The decision ends the appeal in the State’s favor unless further review or rehearing is available and pursued. Its practical significance is limited because the court did not explain its reasoning or announce a legal rule.