England v. State — Fifth District affirmed without a written opinion

Case
Christopher Lee England v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Makar; Edwards; Harris
Date Decided
October 6, 2026
Docket No.
5D2025-1631
Topics
Criminal Appeal; Per Curiam Affirmance; Appellate Procedure
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Christopher Lee England appealed from a judgment or order of the Circuit Court for Lake County in lower-tribunal case number 35-2022-CF-1514-A. Circuit Judge David B. Eddy presided below.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not identify the issues England raised, describe the underlying facts, or state the relief he sought on appeal.

The Court’s Holding

The Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam opinion. Judges Makar, Edwards, and Harris concurred.

The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the merits. The opinion states that it is not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Key Takeaways

  • The Fifth District affirmed the decision under review.
  • The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
  • The opinion does not disclose the appellate claims, underlying facts, or legal analysis.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but supplies no written analysis for attorneys to apply in other cases. Its practical significance is therefore principally the disposition of England’s appeal rather than the announcement of a legal rule.

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