Background
Ryan Austin Calhoun appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for Bay County, where Judge Shonna Gay presided. The opinion does not describe the underlying charges, the circuit court’s ruling, or the arguments Calhoun raised on appeal.
The State of Florida appeared as appellee. The First District resolved the appeal through a brief per curiam decision without a written discussion of the facts or legal issues.
The Court’s Holding
The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision. Judges Rowe, Nordby, and Long concurred.
Because the court issued an unelaborated affirmance, the opinion provides no legal reasoning and announces no express rule of law beyond the disposition of this appeal. The decision was not 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 decision.
- The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
- The opinion does not identify the issues presented or establish an express legal rule.
Why It Matters
The decision ends the appeal in the State’s favor, subject to any timely and authorized post-decision motion. Its practical significance is primarily case-specific because the court did not provide facts, analysis, or an articulated holding that attorneys could apply in other cases.