Christian v. State — affirmed the judgment without a written opinion

Case
David Christian v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Lambert; Harris; Kilbane
Date Decided
October 8, 2026
Docket No.
5D2025-1300
Topics
Criminal Appeals, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

David Christian appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Brevard County in lower-court case number 05-2022-CF-54521-A. Circuit Judge D. Curtis Jacobus presided below.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the underlying charges, the issues Christian raised, the parties’ arguments, or the reasoning of the circuit court.

The Court’s Holding

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment in a per curiam decision. Judges Lambert, Harris, and Kilbane concurred.

The court provided no written analysis or explanation for its decision. The opinion states that it is not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s judgment was affirmed.
  • The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
  • The opinion does not identify the appellate issues or disclose the underlying facts and charges.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s judgment intact but supplies no written reasoning to guide attorneys or lower courts on the legal issues involved.

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