Edwards v. State — Fifth District affirmed without a written opinion

Case
Dontevius Denard Edwards v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Makar; Edwards; Eisnaugle
Date Decided
October 6, 2026
Docket No.
5D2025-1266
Topics
Criminal Appeals, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Dontevius Denard Edwards sought appellate review of a matter from the Circuit Court for Seminole County, where Judge Melissa D. Souto presided. The lower-court case number was 2007-CF-003695-A.

The Fifth District’s opinion does not identify the ruling under review, describe the underlying facts, or state the arguments raised on appeal.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed in a per curiam decision. Judges Makar, Edwards, and Eisnaugle concurred.

The court provided no written analysis or explanation for its disposition. The opinion was designated nonfinal until the disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Key Takeaways

  • The Fifth District affirmed the matter under review.
  • The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
  • The opinion does not disclose the facts, issues presented, or nature of the challenged ruling.

Why It Matters

The decision resolves Edwards’s appeal at the Fifth District, subject to any timely and authorized post-decision motion. Because the court supplied no reasoning, the opinion offers no substantive legal analysis for attorneys to apply in other cases.

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