Rawls — Fifth District affirmed in a Rule 3.850 appeal without written analysis

Case
Terron Demon Rawls v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Edwards; Eisnaugle; Soud
Date Decided
September 24, 2026
Docket No.
5D2025-3529
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Rule 3.850; Summary Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Terron Demon Rawls appealed from the Circuit Court for Brevard County in a proceeding identified as a Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850 appeal. Circuit Judge Michelle Lynn Naberhaus presided below.

The Fifth District’s abbreviated opinion does not describe Rawls’s claims, the circuit court’s ruling, or the parties’ arguments.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.

The court issued a per curiam decision without written analysis. Judges Edwards, Eisnaugle, and Soud concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Fifth District affirmed in a Rule 3.850 appeal.
  • The opinion does not identify the claims presented or explain the basis for affirmance.
  • 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 resolves Rawls’s appeal by leaving the circuit court’s ruling in place. Because the court provided no reasoning or factual discussion, the opinion offers no substantive guidance on Rule 3.850 standards or the merits of Rawls’s claims.

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