Chandler — appeal affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Kristopher John Chandler v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Black; Atkinson; Smith
Date Decided
August 28, 2026
Docket No.
2D2025-1902
Topics
Criminal Appeal, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Kristopher John Chandler appealed from a proceeding in the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, where Judge Gregory Green presided. The opinion does not identify the particular judgment, order, or ruling under review.

Chandler was represented on appeal by the Public Defender’s Office, and the State was represented by the Attorney General’s Office. The appellate court provided no factual or procedural details beyond the appeal’s origin.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed. Its disposition was issued per curiam and consisted only of the word “Affirmed.”

Judges Black, Atkinson, and Smith concurred. Because the court supplied no reasoning, the opinion does not identify the issues presented, the governing legal standards, or the basis for affirmance.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the matter under review.
  • The court did not identify the judgment, order, or ruling being appealed.
  • The per curiam opinion provides no factual discussion, legal analysis, or explanation for the result.

Why It Matters

The decision resolves Chandler’s appeal in the State’s favor but offers no written guidance on the underlying legal questions. Its significance is therefore limited to the disposition of this case rather than an articulated rule or analysis for future cases.

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