Harvey v. State — First District summarily affirmed the judgment without an opinion

Case
Travis Eugene Harvey v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
Osterhaus, C.J.; Kelsey, J.; Long, J.
Date Decided
August 20, 2026
Docket No.
1D2025-1233
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Per Curiam Affirmance; Florida Appellate Procedure
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Travis Eugene Harvey appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Bradford County, where Circuit Judge James Matthew Colaw presided.

The First District’s opinion does not describe the underlying charges, the procedural history beyond the appeal, Harvey’s arguments, or the State’s response.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment.

The panel issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation. The opinion therefore states no legal reasoning and establishes no express rule concerning the merits of Harvey’s claims.

Key Takeaways

  • The First District affirmed the judgment under review.
  • The decision was unanimous among Chief Judge Osterhaus and Judges Kelsey and Long.
  • Because the court provided no reasoning, the opinion does not reveal which issues Harvey raised or why the panel rejected them.

Why It Matters

The ruling leaves the circuit court’s judgment intact but offers no written guidance for attorneys or lower courts on the legal issues involved.

The decision was not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

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