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

Case
Charles Dorian Dailey, Jr. v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Northcutt; LaRose; Sleet
Date Decided
November 4, 2026
Docket No.
2D2026-2183
Topics
Criminal Appeals, Pro Se Litigation, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Charles Dorian Dailey, Jr., proceeding without counsel, appealed from the Circuit Court for Sarasota County, where Judge Donna Marie Padar presided.

The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The appellate opinion does not describe Dailey’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 opinion consisting only of the disposition and provided no reasoning or discussion of the merits. Judges Northcutt, LaRose, and Sleet concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
  • The appeal was brought under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).
  • Because the opinion contains no factual or legal analysis, it establishes no stated rationale beyond the affirmance itself.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but offers no explanation of the appellate court’s reasoning. Its brief nature limits its usefulness as guidance on substantive legal issues.

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