Background
Johntez Sharard Copeland appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Duval County in lower-court case number 16-2022-CF-8130-A. Circuit Judge Jeb T. Branham entered the decision under review.
The Fifth District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not identify Copeland’s conviction, sentence, appellate arguments, or the State’s responses. Copeland was represented on appeal by the Public Defender’s Office, and the State was represented by the Attorney General’s Office.
The Court’s Holding
In a per curiam decision, the Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s judgment.
The court provided no written reasoning and cited no authority. Judges Wallis, Lambert, and Edwards concurred in the disposition.
Key Takeaways
- The Fifth District left the circuit court’s judgment intact.
- The per curiam affirmance contains no explanation of the issues presented or the court’s reasoning.
- 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 resolves Copeland’s appeal in the State’s favor but offers no precedential analysis or guidance on the underlying legal issues. Because the opinion does not disclose the claims raised, no broader substantive holding can reliably be attributed to the court.