Background
Santini Antone Chisholm appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for Marion County, where Judge Barbara Kissner presided. The Fifth District’s opinion identifies the lower-court case as 2021-CF-004811-A.
The appellate court provided no description of the charges, procedural history, arguments, or issues presented. Chisholm was represented by the Public Defender’s Office and also appeared pro se; the Florida Attorney General’s Office represented the State.
The Court’s Holding
The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam opinion.
The court supplied no reasoning or discussion of the issues. Chief Judge Jay and Judges Wallis and Eisnaugle concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
- The disposition was per curiam and contained no explanation of the court’s reasoning.
- The opinion does not identify the appellate issues or establish any articulated rule of law.
Why It Matters
The decision resolves Chisholm’s appeal in the State’s favor but offers no written analysis for attorneys to apply in other cases.
The opinion was designated nonfinal until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.