Floyd — affirmed the circuit court without a written explanation

Case
Nathan C. Floyd v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
NORTHCUTT (Lawton Chiles, 1997); LaROSE (Jeb Bush, 2005)
Date Decided
July 31, 2026
Docket No.
2D2026-0021
Topics
Criminal Appeal, Pro Se, Summary Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Nathan C. Floyd, proceeding without counsel, appealed from the Circuit Court for Pasco County, where Judge Gregory G. Groger presided.

The appellate court’s brief opinion does not identify the underlying charges, the ruling challenged, Floyd’s arguments, or the State’s position.

The Court’s Holding

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

The court issued a per curiam disposition without explaining its reasoning or addressing any legal issue. Judges Northcutt, LaRose, and Atkinson concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s decision remains in effect.
  • The appellate court provided no written analysis or precedential reasoning.
  • Floyd represented himself in the appeal.

Why It Matters

The decision resolves Floyd’s appeal in the State’s favor but offers no explanation that attorneys can apply to other cases. Its significance is therefore principally procedural and case-specific.

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