Background
Haven Demetrice Johnson appealed from a proceeding in the Circuit Court for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in St. Lucie County. Circuit Judge Michael James Linn presided below in case number 562024CF002372AXXXSL.
The Fourth District’s opinion provides no facts, identifies no appellate issues, and describes neither the challenged ruling nor Johnson’s arguments. Johnson was represented on appeal by the public defender’s office; no appearance was required for the State.
The Court’s Holding
The Fourth District affirmed the circuit court’s judgment in a per curiam decision. Judges Levine, Conner, and Shepherd concurred.
Because the court issued only a one-word disposition—“Affirmed”—it supplied no reasoning and announced no express rule of law. The opinion therefore does not reveal which arguments the court considered or the grounds supporting affirmance.
Key Takeaways
- The Fourth District affirmed the judgment under review.
- The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation.
- The decision was not final until disposition of any timely filed motion for rehearing.
Why It Matters
The ruling leaves the circuit court’s judgment intact, subject to any timely rehearing proceedings. Because the appellate court provided no factual discussion or legal analysis, the opinion offers no articulated guidance on the underlying criminal-law issues.