Cannon v. State — Florida appellate court affirmed without a written explanation

Background

Gary S. Cannon appealed from a judgment or order of the Circuit Court for Pasco County, where Judge Lynn Tepper presided.

The appellate opinion does not identify the charges, describe the underlying facts, state the issues Cannon raised, or explain the circuit court’s ruling.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision.

The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation. Judges Silberman, Kelly, and Smith concurred.

Key Takeaways

• The circuit court’s decision remains in effect.
• The appellate court provided no reasoning or discussion of the issues presented.
• The opinion identifies Silberman, Kelly, and Smith as the participating judges.

Why It Matters

Because the decision contains only an unexplained affirmance, it resolves Cannon’s appeal but offers no substantive guidance about the governing law or the court’s reasoning.