Eichelberger v. State — affirmed the circuit court’s order without explaining its reasoning

Case
Thomas Byron Eichelberger v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Stargel; Gannam; Kamoutsas
Date Decided
September 29, 2026
Docket No.
6D2024-1634
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Postconviction Procedure; Summary Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Thomas Byron Eichelberger appealed an order from the Circuit Court for Orange County, where Circuit Judge Leticia Marques presided. The underlying circuit court case number was 2019-CF-000680.

The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). Eichelberger represented himself, while the State was represented by the Florida Attorney General’s Office.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s order.

The per curiam opinion provided no reasoning, factual discussion, or explanation of the issues presented. Judges Stargel, Gannam, and Kamoutsas concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Sixth District affirmed the Orange County circuit court’s order.
  • The appeal was considered under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).
  • The opinion did not disclose the grounds raised on appeal or explain the basis for affirmance.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s order in place but supplies no written analysis for litigants or practitioners to apply in other cases.

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