Lee v. State — Florida appellate court affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Jermaine Rudy Lee v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Third District Court of Appeal
Judge
Gordo; Bokor; Gooden
Date Decided
September 24, 2026
Docket No.
3D26-1485
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Summary Affirmance; Pro Se Litigation
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Jermaine Rudy Lee appealed from a proceeding in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County before Judge Ramiro C. Areces. The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).

Lee represented himself. The State of Florida was represented by the Attorney General.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court’s ruling.

The per curiam opinion provided no reasoning, factual discussion, or description of the specific ruling under review.

Key Takeaways

  • The Third District affirmed the lower court’s ruling.
  • The decision was issued per curiam by a three-judge panel consisting of Judges Gordo, Bokor, and Gooden.
  • Because the opinion contains no analysis, it does not identify the grounds for affirmance.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the lower court’s ruling in place but offers no substantive guidance beyond the result. Its limited text does not establish why the court affirmed or describe the underlying issues.

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