Background
Justin L. Curinton appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for Leon County, where Judge Stefanie Newlin presided.
Curinton represented himself on appeal. The State of Florida was represented by the Florida Attorney General’s Office. The opinion does not describe the underlying charges, the challenged ruling, or the arguments presented.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning or addressing any legal issue. Judges Lewis, Kelsey, and Treadwell concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The First District left the circuit court’s decision in place.
- The opinion provides no factual discussion or legal analysis.
- 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 Curinton’s appeal in the State’s favor but supplies no written reasoning for attorneys to apply in other cases. Its significance is therefore principally case-specific.