Background
Jamell M. Cooper appealed from a proceeding in the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, where Circuit Judge Thomas N. Palermo presided.
The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2), which governs certain appeals in postconviction proceedings without an evidentiary hearing. The Second District’s opinion does not describe Cooper’s claims, the circuit court’s ruling, or the underlying facts.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning. Chief Judge Lucas and Judges Northcutt and Guard concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The Second District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.
- The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).
- Because the court provided no written analysis, the opinion does not identify the issues presented or explain the basis for affirmance.
Why It Matters
The decision ends this appeal with the circuit court’s ruling intact. Its practical significance beyond the parties is limited because the court did not provide facts, reasoning, or a legal rule for application in other cases.