Hart — Fifth District affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Anthony Maurice Hart v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
LAMBERT (Rick Scott, 2014); HARRIS (Rick Scott, 2018)
Date Decided
August 11, 2026
Docket No.
5D2024-3114
Topics
Criminal Appeal, Per Curiam Affirmance, Florida Courts
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Anthony Maurice Hart appealed a matter from the Circuit Court for Duval County, where Circuit Judge Jonathan D. Sacks presided. The opinion does not identify the ruling under review or describe the underlying facts, charges, arguments, or procedural history.

Hart 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’s disposition. The court issued a per curiam decision consisting only of the word “AFFIRMED.”

The opinion provides no reasoning, legal analysis, or explanation of the issues presented. Judges Lambert, Harris, and Soud concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s disposition.
  • The per curiam opinion did not disclose the nature of the ruling under review.
  • The court provided no factual discussion, legal analysis, or precedential rationale.

Why It Matters

The decision resolves Hart’s appeal at the Fifth District without a written explanation. Because the opinion does not identify the appellate issues or explain the basis for affirmance, it offers no substantive guidance on Florida law.

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