Davis v. State — First District summarily affirmed the county court’s judgment

Case
Lesley Davis v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
Roberts; Rowe; Kelsey
Date Decided
October 29, 2026
Docket No.
1D2025-3355
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Summary Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Lesley Davis appealed from the County Court for Walton County, where Judge Kelvin C. Wells presided.

The appellate opinion does not describe the underlying charge, the county court’s ruling, the issues Davis raised, or the parties’ arguments.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the county court’s judgment.

The court issued a per curiam decision without a written explanation. Judges Roberts, Rowe, and Kelsey concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The First District left the county court’s judgment in place.
  • The opinion provides no facts, legal analysis, or explanation for the affirmance.
  • 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 Davis’s appeal in the State’s favor but supplies no reasoning for attorneys to apply in other cases. Its significance is therefore limited to the disposition of this appeal.

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