Willis v. State — First District affirmed without a written opinion

Case
Lashay Willis v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
Lewis; Ray; M.K. THOMAS (Rick Scott, 2016)
Date Decided
August 31, 2026
Docket No.
1D2025-3242
Topics
Criminal Appeal; Per Curiam Affirmance; Florida Appellate Procedure
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Lashay Willis appealed from a judgment or order of the Circuit Court for Columbia County, where Circuit Judge Leandra G. Johnson presided.

The First District’s two-page opinion does not identify the underlying charges, the arguments Willis raised, or the specific ruling challenged on appeal.

The Court’s Holding

The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam disposition.

The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the merits. Judges Lewis, Ray, and M.K. Thomas concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s decision was affirmed.
  • The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation.
  • The disposition was not final until resolution of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Why It Matters

The ruling leaves the circuit court’s decision intact but supplies no precedential reasoning or guidance concerning the legal issues presented.

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