Fuentes Cortes — Third District affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Juan David Fuentes Cortes v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Third District Court of Appeal
Judge
SCALES, C.J. (Rick Scott, 2013); LOGUE, J. (Rick Scott, 2012); LINDSEY, J. (Rick Scott, 2017)
Date Decided
August 13, 2026
Docket No.
3D25-0135
Topics
Criminal Appeal; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Juan David Fuentes Cortes appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, where Judge Laura Anne Stuzin presided. The appellate opinion identifies the lower-tribunal case as No. F23-23171.

The supplied opinion does not describe the charge, the circuit court’s ruling, the arguments on appeal, or the underlying facts.

The Court’s Holding

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

The panel issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning or announcing a rule of law. The opinion states that it is not final until disposition of any timely filed motion for rehearing.

Key Takeaways

  • The Third District affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
  • The court provided no factual discussion or legal analysis.
  • The opinion was issued per curiam by SCALES, C.J., LOGUE, and LINDSEY, JJ.

Why It Matters

The decision resolves the appeal in the State’s favor, subject to the opinion becoming final. Because the court gave no reasoning, the supplied opinion does not identify the legal grounds for affirmance or provide substantive guidance beyond the disposition of this case.

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