Background
Randall Petersen, proceeding pro se, appealed from the Circuit Court for Escambia County. The opinion identifies John L. Miller, Jr., as the circuit judge but does not describe the nature of the underlying proceeding or the ruling being reviewed.
The State of Florida appeared as appellee. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam opinion containing no discussion of the facts, procedural history, arguments, or legal issues presented.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court. Judges Lewis, M.K. Thomas, and Treadwell concurred.
Because the court provided no reasoning, the opinion establishes only that the disposition below was affirmed. It does not identify the grounds for affirmance or resolve any stated legal question.
Key Takeaways
- The First District affirmed the circuit court without a written explanation.
- The opinion does not identify the underlying ruling, facts, issues, or governing law.
- The decision was not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Why It Matters
The decision concludes the appeal at the panel level while offering no substantive guidance beyond the affirmance itself. Attorneys therefore cannot rely on the opinion for an articulated rule of law or reasoning concerning the unidentified underlying matter.