Background
Kellon Forte appealed a matter from the Circuit Court for Duval County, where Circuit Judge London M. Kite presided. The Fifth District’s opinion does not identify the particular ruling under review or describe the underlying facts, charges, arguments, or procedural history.
Forte was represented on appeal by the Public Defender’s Office. The Florida Attorney General’s Office represented the State.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court in a per curiam decision. The court provided no written reasoning or discussion of the issues raised on appeal.
Judges Lambert, Eisnaugle, and MacIver concurred. The decision was 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 matter appealed from the Duval County Circuit Court.
- The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
- The opinion does not identify the specific ruling under review or disclose the factual and legal issues presented.
Why It Matters
The decision leaves the circuit court’s disposition in place but supplies no written analysis for attorneys to apply in other cases. Because the opinion does not describe the underlying ruling or appellate arguments, no broader substantive holding can be drawn from it.