Drew-Clark — Florida appeals court affirmed his criminal judgment without explanation

Case
Vincent Nyke Drew-Clark v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Lambert; Edwards; Eisnaugle
Date Decided
September 8, 2026
Docket No.
5D2025-0871
Topics
Criminal Appeals, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Vincent Nyke Drew-Clark appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Duval County in lower-tribunal case number 2024-CF-000508-A. Circuit Judge R. Anthony Salem presided below.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the charge, the proceedings below, the issues Drew-Clark raised, or the parties’ arguments.

The Court’s Holding

The Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s judgment in a per curiam decision.

The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the merits. Judges Lambert, Edwards, and Eisnaugle concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Fifth District affirmed the judgment against Drew-Clark.
  • The decision was issued per curiam without a written explanation.
  • The opinion identifies no legal issue or rule underlying the affirmance.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the lower court’s judgment in place but offers no analysis to guide attorneys or lower courts on the issues presented in the appeal.

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