Allen v. State — First District affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Bobby James Allen v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
Bilbrey; M.K. THOMAS (Rick Scott, 2016); Long
Date Decided
October 15, 2026
Docket No.
1D2025-2057
Topics
Criminal Appeal; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Bobby James Allen appealed a ruling from the Circuit Court for Bay County, where Circuit Judge Brantley S. Scott presided. The opinion does not identify the nature of the underlying case, the ruling under review, the arguments raised on appeal, or the relevant facts.

Allen was represented on appeal by the Public Defender’s Office. The Florida Attorney General’s Office represented the State.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s ruling. The decision was issued per curiam, with Judges Bilbrey, M.K. Thomas, and Long concurring.

The court provided no written reasoning, addressed no specific legal issue, and cited no authority. The opinion therefore establishes only that the ruling under review was affirmed.

Key Takeaways

  • The First District affirmed the circuit court’s unidentified ruling.
  • The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
  • The opinion does not disclose the facts, appellate arguments, or legal issues presented.

Why It Matters

The decision ends the appeal in the First District by affirming the ruling under review, subject to any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. Because the court supplied no reasoning or factual discussion, the opinion offers no substantive guidance on the legal issues that may have been presented.

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