Fernandez v. State — Second District affirmed without a written opinion

Case
Carlos Fernandez v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Black, J.; Atkinson, J.; Smith, J.
Date Decided
September 2, 2026
Docket No.
2D2025-1515
Topics
Criminal Appeal, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Carlos Fernandez appealed from a judgment or order of the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, where Circuit Judge Keith Meyer presided.

The appellate opinion does not identify the charges, describe the underlying facts, specify the issues Fernandez raised, or state the circuit court ruling under review.

The Court’s Holding

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

The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning. Judges Black, Atkinson, and Smith concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s ruling remains in effect.
  • The appellate court provided no written analysis of Fernandez’s claims.
  • The opinion establishes no express rule of law or issue-specific holding beyond affirmance.

Why It Matters

The decision ends this stage of Fernandez’s appeal in the Second District, but its lack of reasoning limits its value for attorneys seeking guidance on the substantive or procedural questions that may have been presented.

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