Martin — Second District affirms without a written explanation

Case
Alphonso F. Martin v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Kelly; Atkinson; Labrit
Date Decided
October 23, 2026
Docket No.
2D2025-1579
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Per Curiam Affirmance; Florida Courts
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Alphonso F. Martin appealed from the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, where Circuit Judge Philip J. Federico presided.

The Second District’s opinion does not describe the underlying facts, the ruling under review, the issues Martin raised, or the parties’ arguments.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed. Judges Kelly, Atkinson, and Labrit concurred in the per curiam decision.

The court provided no written reasoning or legal analysis, so the opinion establishes no stated rationale beyond the affirmance itself.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the matter appealed from the Pinellas County Circuit Court.
  • The decision was issued per curiam by a three-judge panel.
  • The opinion does not identify the underlying facts, issues, or basis for affirmance.

Why It Matters

The decision resolves Martin’s appeal in the State’s favor, but its one-word disposition offers practitioners no explanation of the court’s reasoning.

Because the opinion does not identify the ruling under review, it should not be characterized more specifically as affirming a judgment, conviction, sentence, or particular order.

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