Background
Alexander George Deloach appealed from a judgment or order of the Circuit Court for Escambia County, where Judge John F. Simon, Jr. presided. The opinion does not identify the underlying charges, the challenged ruling, or the arguments raised on appeal.
Deloach was represented on appeal by the Public Defender’s Office. The State of Florida was represented by the Attorney General’s Office.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision. Judges Roberts, Bilbrey, and Nordby concurred.
The court issued a per curiam affirmance consisting only of the word “AFFIRMED.” It provided no reasoning and did not address any legal issue in a written analysis.
Key Takeaways
- The First District left the Escambia County circuit court’s ruling in place.
- The court issued a unanimous per curiam affirmance without a written explanation.
- The opinion does not disclose the facts, appellate claims, or legal basis for affirmance.
Why It Matters
The decision resolves Deloach’s appeal in the State’s favor but supplies no written guidance on the substantive law. Because the court did not explain its reasoning, the opinion offers little information for attorneys assessing similar claims or predicting how the court may address them in future cases.