Background
Brian Scott Johnson appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Sumter County in case number 2023-CF-001165-A. Circuit Judge Mary Pavloff Hatcher presided below.
The Fifth District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the underlying charges, the proceedings in the circuit court, the issues Johnson raised, or the parties’ arguments.
The Court’s Holding
The Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s judgment.
The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning or resolving any identified legal question in a written analysis. Judges Makar, Edwards, and Harris concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court’s judgment against Johnson remains affirmed.
- The appellate court provided no factual discussion or legal analysis.
- The opinion identifies Judges Makar, Edwards, and Harris as the participating panel members.
Why It Matters
The decision ends this stage of Johnson’s appeal with an affirmance, subject to disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Because the court gave no reasoning, the opinion offers no substantive guidance about the underlying criminal case or the legal issues presented.