Background
David Crockett Tolliver appealed from a proceeding in the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, where Circuit Judge J. Scott Duncan presided. The opinion does not describe the underlying charges, the challenged circuit-court ruling, or Tolliver’s arguments on appeal.
The State of Florida appeared as appellee. The First District resolved the appeal through a brief per curiam opinion.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed. The court provided no explanation of its reasoning and announced no legal rule.
Chief Judge Osterhaus and Judges M.K. Thomas and Long concurred. The opinion stated that it would not become final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Key Takeaways
- The First District affirmed the circuit court’s disposition of Tolliver’s case.
- The per curiam opinion contains no factual discussion or legal analysis.
- The opinion identifies no specific issue, precedent, or rule supporting the result.
Why It Matters
The decision ends the appeal at the panel level unless further review is pursued through an authorized procedure. Because the court did not explain its reasoning, the opinion provides no substantive guidance beyond the affirmance itself.