Background
Johnathan Maxwell appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Broward County, Judge Peter Holden presiding. The lower-court case number was 062024CF004214A88810.
The Fourth District’s opinion does not identify Maxwell’s underlying offense, the issues raised on appeal, or the parties’ arguments.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment in a per curiam decision.
The court provided no written reasoning and cited no authority. Judges May, Shepherd, and Shaw concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The Fourth District affirmed the judgment against Maxwell.
- The decision was a per curiam affirmance without an explanatory opinion.
- The opinion does not disclose the appellate issues or establish a stated rule of law.
Why It Matters
The ruling leaves the circuit court’s judgment intact but offers no reasoning for attorneys to apply in other cases. The decision was designated not final until disposition of any timely filed motion for rehearing.