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

Case
Samiye Maria Villa v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Stargel; Nardella; Wozniak
Date Decided
September 29, 2026
Docket No.
6D2024-1485
Topics
Criminal Appeal; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Samiye Maria Villa appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Orange County in lower-tribunal case number 2023-CF-013608-A-O. Circuit Judge Michael Kraynick presided below.

The appellate opinion does not describe the underlying charge, the facts of the case, the arguments raised on appeal, or the circuit court’s reasoning.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment. Judges Stargel, Nardella, and Wozniak concurred in the per curiam disposition.

The court provided no written analysis or explanation for its decision. The opinion therefore establishes only that the judgment under review was affirmed.

Key Takeaways

  • The Sixth District affirmed the Orange County circuit court’s judgment.
  • The decision was issued per curiam by a three-judge panel consisting of Judges Stargel, Nardella, and Wozniak.
  • Because the opinion contains no factual discussion or legal analysis, it identifies no specific rule of law or rationale for the affirmance.

Why It Matters

The ruling leaves the circuit court’s judgment in place. Its practical significance beyond the parties is limited because the appellate court did not explain the issues presented or its reasons for affirming.

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