Carlisle v. State — Second District affirms without explanation

Case
Jesse T. Carlisle v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
LaRose; Atkinson; Smith
Date Decided
October 30, 2026
Docket No.
2D2026-1686
Topics
Criminal Appeal; Summary Affirmance; Pro Se
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Jesse T. Carlisle, proceeding pro se, appealed from the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, where Judge Philippe Matthey presided. The opinion identifies the proceeding as an appeal pursuant to “Fla. R. App. P. 141(b)(2).”

The appellate court’s brief opinion does not describe the underlying charges, the ruling under review, Carlisle’s arguments, or the State’s response.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision.

The court issued its ruling per curiam and provided no reasoning or discussion of the merits. Judges LaRose, Atkinson, and Smith concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
  • The opinion provides no factual background or legal analysis.
  • Carlisle represented himself on appeal.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but supplies no explanation that attorneys can apply to other cases. Its significance is therefore limited to the disposition of Carlisle’s appeal.

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