Background
Richard Lee Griffin, proceeding pro se, appealed a ruling from the Circuit Court for Polk County in criminal case number 2009-CF-002259. Circuit Judge Cassandra L. Denmark entered the ruling under review.
The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2), which governs certain appeals from summary postconviction proceedings. The opinion does not describe Griffin’s claims, the circuit court’s reasoning, or the underlying conviction and sentence.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s ruling. The court issued a per curiam affirmance consisting only of the word “AFFIRMED” and provided no written analysis.
Chief Judge Traver and Judges Nardella and Brownlee concurred. Because the court did not explain its reasoning, the opinion establishes only that the challenged ruling remained in effect.
Key Takeaways
- The Sixth District affirmed the Polk County circuit court’s ruling.
- The appeal arose under the procedure for certain summary postconviction appeals.
- The court provided no facts, legal analysis, or explanation for its decision.
Why It Matters
The decision leaves the lower court’s ruling intact but offers no precedential reasoning or guidance about the merits of Griffin’s claims. Attorneys evaluating the case would need the circuit court record and filings to determine the issues presented and the basis for affirmance.