Background
David Lee Calland appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Escambia County, where Judge Jennie Kinsey presided. The State of Florida was the appellee.
The First District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the underlying charges, the arguments raised on appeal, or the circuit court’s reasoning.
The Court’s Holding
The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment.
The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation. Judges Bilbrey, M.K. Thomas, and Long concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court’s judgment was affirmed.
- The appellate court provided no reasoning or discussion of the issues presented.
- The decision was 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 leaves the circuit court’s judgment intact but supplies no written analysis for attorneys or lower courts to apply in other cases.
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