Coleman v. State — affirmed the Orange County circuit court without explanation

Case
Eddie Coleman, III v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal
Judge
White; Smith; Mize
Date Decided
August 25, 2026
Docket No.
6D2025-0084
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Summary Affirmance; Pro Se Litigation
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Eddie Coleman, III, proceeding pro se, appealed from the Circuit Court for Orange County, where Judge Amy J. Carter presided. The appeal arose from lower-tribunal case number 2007-CF-012320.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal identified the matter as an appeal pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The State of Florida made no appearance in the appellate proceeding.

The Court’s Holding

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision. Judges White, Smith, and Mize concurred in the per curiam disposition.

The opinion consists solely of the word “AFFIRMED” and provides no factual discussion, legal analysis, or explanation of the grounds for the ruling. Accordingly, the opinion establishes only that the lower court’s disposition was left intact.

Key Takeaways

  • The Sixth District affirmed the Orange County circuit court’s ruling.
  • The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation.
  • The opinion does not identify the arguments raised or provide a substantive basis for the result.

Why It Matters

The decision ends this appeal in the State’s favor unless further relief is available and timely pursued. Because the court supplied no reasoning, the opinion offers no substantive guidance on the underlying legal issues and should not be read as announcing a rule beyond affirmance of the particular lower-court disposition.

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