Background
Brian D’Angelo Caldwell-Mitchell appealed a matter from the Circuit Court for Duval County, where Circuit Judge London Mahogany Kite was identified as the trial judge. The Fifth District’s opinion does not describe the underlying facts, legal claims, or nature of the challenged disposition.
Caldwell-Mitchell 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 Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed in a per curiam decision. Judges Lambert, Edwards, and Kilbane concurred.
The opinion provides no reasoning, identifies no specific issue decided, and does not specify whether the disposition under review was a judgment, order, or other ruling.
Key Takeaways
- The Fifth District affirmed the circuit court matter without a written explanation.
- The opinion does not disclose the underlying facts, appellate arguments, or legal analysis.
- The decision is 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 Caldwell-Mitchell’s appeal in the State’s favor at the Fifth District, subject to any authorized post-decision motion. Because the court issued only an unexplained per curiam affirmance, the opinion supplies no articulated rule or reasoning for application in other cases.