Joyner v. State — First District summarily affirmed criminal judgment

Case
Ronald Edward Joyner v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
Lewis; Rowe; Ray
Date Decided
August 17, 2026
Docket No.
1D2025-2392
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Per Curiam Affirmance; Appellate Procedure
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Ronald Edward Joyner appealed from the Circuit Court for Bradford County, where Circuit Judge James Matthew Colaw presided. The opinion does not identify the conviction, sentence, issues raised, or arguments presented on appeal.

Joyner was represented by the Public Defender’s Office. The State was represented by the Florida Attorney General’s Office.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment in a per curiam decision.

The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the merits. Judges Lewis, Rowe, and Ray concurred in the disposition.

Key Takeaways

  • The First District affirmed the judgment below.
  • The per curiam opinion contains no explanation of the court’s reasoning.
  • The decision was not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Why It Matters

The decision resolves Joyner’s appeal in the State’s favor but offers no written analysis for attorneys or lower courts to apply in other cases. Because the opinion does not describe the underlying facts or appellate issues, no broader substantive holding can be drawn from it.

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