Background
Justin William Kofahl appealed from the Circuit Court for Volusia County, where Circuit Judge Kathleen McNeilly presided. The Fifth District’s opinion identifies appellate case numbers 5D2026-1362 and 5D2026-1364 and lower-tribunal case numbers 2023-101601-CFDL and 2024-106151-CFDL.
The opinion does not describe the underlying facts, the issues Kofahl raised, the circuit court’s rulings, or the parties’ arguments. Kofahl was represented on appeal by the Public Defender’s Office, and the State was represented by the Attorney General’s Office.
The Court’s Holding
The Fifth District Court of Appeal issued a per curiam decision stating only: “AFFIRMED.” Chief Judge Jay and Judges Lambert and Soud concurred.
Because the court provided no written reasoning, the opinion establishes only that the challenged result was affirmed. It does not identify the legal grounds for the decision or announce a rule of law.
Key Takeaways
- The Fifth District affirmed in a per curiam opinion.
- The court supplied no factual discussion or legal analysis.
- The opinion does not disclose the issues presented or the basis for affirmance.
Why It Matters
The decision ends the appeal at the panel level unless affected by a timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. Its practical significance is limited by the absence of an explanation, which prevents readers from determining why the court affirmed.