Carr — affirmed the judgment without a written explanation

Case
Erving Charles Carr v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
HARRIS (Rick Scott, 2018); Boatwright (Ron DeSantis, 2022)
Date Decided
July 14, 2026
Docket No.
5D2025-2276
Topics
Criminal Appeal, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Erving Charles Carr appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Marion County in case number 2024-CF-002938-A. Circuit Judge Timothy T. McCourt presided below.

The appellate opinion does not describe the charge, underlying facts, procedural history, arguments raised on appeal, or sentence imposed.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment.

The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation. Judges Harris, Boatwright, and Kilbane concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The judgment against Carr was affirmed.
  • The 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 offers no written analysis for attorneys or lower courts to apply in other cases. Because the opinion does not identify the appellate claims or explain the basis for affirmance, no broader substantive holding can be drawn from it.

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