Lewis v. State — Florida appellate court summarily affirmed

Case
Ray Lewis v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Villanti, J. (appointment info not available); LaRose, J. (appointment info not available); Atkinson, J. (appointment info not available)
Date Decided
August 12, 2026
Docket No.
2D2026-1325
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Summary Affirmance; Pro Se Litigation
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Ray Lewis appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for Sarasota County, where Judge Danielle Lynn Brewer presided. Lewis represented himself on appeal.

The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The Second District’s opinion did not describe the underlying charges, the circuit court’s ruling, or Lewis’s appellate arguments.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision.

The per curiam opinion provided no reasoning or discussion of the issues presented. Judges Villanti, LaRose, and Atkinson concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the circuit court’s decision without a written explanation.
  • The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).
  • The opinion does not disclose the underlying facts, claims, or grounds for affirmance.

Why It Matters

The decision resolves Lewis’s appeal in the State’s favor but supplies no substantive analysis for attorneys to apply in other cases.

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