Background
F.C.M., a child, appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Duval County in juvenile case number 16-2025-CJ-456-A. Circuit Judge Michael A. Kalil entered the decision under review.
The Fifth District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the underlying allegations, the trial court’s ruling, the issues raised on appeal, 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 legal issues. Judges Harris, Soud, and Boatwright concurred in the disposition.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court’s judgment remains in place.
- The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation.
- The opinion establishes no articulated rule of law or analysis concerning the underlying juvenile proceeding.
Why It Matters
The decision resolves F.C.M.’s appeal in the State’s favor but offers no guidance about the substantive or procedural questions presented. Attorneys therefore cannot rely on the opinion for reasoning beyond its affirmance of the judgment in this case.