Crawford v. State — Florida appeals court affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Greg Crawford v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Khouzam; Black; Smith
Date Decided
September 23, 2026
Docket No.
2D2025-0204
Topics
Criminal Appeals, Summary Affirmance, Postconviction Procedure
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Greg Crawford appealed from a ruling of the Circuit Court for Pasco County, where Judge Joshua B. Riba presided.

The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The Second District’s opinion does not identify the underlying charges, the ruling challenged, or Crawford’s arguments on appeal.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.

The per curiam opinion provided no legal analysis or explanation for the affirmance. Judges Khouzam, Black, and Smith concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.
  • The appeal was considered under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).
  • Because the court issued an unexplained per curiam affirmance, the opinion states no new rule of law or case-specific rationale.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but offers no written reasoning for attorneys to apply in other cases. Its practical significance is therefore primarily limited to the disposition of Crawford’s appeal.

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