Gonzalez-Allende — Second District affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Jorge Gonzalez-Allende v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Lucas, C.J.; Kelly, J.; Rothstein-Youakim, J.
Date Decided
October 2, 2026
Docket No.
2D2025-2310
Topics
Criminal Appeal; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Jorge Gonzalez-Allende appealed a decision of the Circuit Court for Manatee County, where Judge Cynthia Joan Newton presided.

The appellate opinion does not describe the charges, underlying facts, challenged ruling, or arguments raised on appeal.

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 or resolving any legal issue in a written analysis. Chief Judge Lucas and Judges Kelly and Rothstein-Youakim concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s decision remains in effect.
  • The appellate court provided no factual or legal analysis.
  • The opinion establishes no express rule beyond the disposition of this appeal.

Why It Matters

The decision ends this stage of Gonzalez-Allende’s appeal in the Second District, but its lack of reasoning limits its usefulness to attorneys seeking guidance on the underlying legal issues.

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