Ferguson — Florida appeals court affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Christopher Paul Ferguson v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Morris; Rothstein-Youakim; Labrit
Date Decided
October 21, 2026
Docket No.
2D2026-1841
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Postconviction Procedure; Summary Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Christopher Paul Ferguson, representing himself, appealed from an order of the Circuit Court for Pinellas County. Circuit Judge Michael F. Andrews entered the order under review.

The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The appellate opinion provides no facts about Ferguson’s underlying case, his claims, or the circuit court’s reasoning.

The Court’s Holding

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

The per curiam opinion supplied no legal analysis or explanation for the affirmance. Judges Morris, Rothstein-Youakim, and Labrit concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the circuit court’s order.
  • The court issued a per curiam decision without explaining its reasoning.
  • The opinion does not identify the claims Ferguson raised or establish a stated rule of law.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but offers no written reasoning for attorneys or lower courts to apply in other cases.

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