McClain v. State — affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Calvin James McClain v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal
Judge
STARGEL (Ron DeSantis, 2023); WOZNIAK (Ron DeSantis, 2023)
Date Decided
August 11, 2026
Docket No.
6D2024-0541
Topics
Criminal Appeals, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Calvin James McClain, representing himself, appealed from the Circuit Court for Orange County. The circuit court proceeding was assigned lower tribunal number 2014-CF-009740-A-O and was before Judge Luis F. Calderon.

The State of Florida opposed the appeal. The opinion does not describe the underlying charges, the particular ruling under review, McClain’s arguments, or the State’s response.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed. Its disposition consists solely of the word “AFFIRMED.”

The court provided no factual discussion or legal analysis and did not identify the basis for its decision. Judges Stargel, Wozniak, and Smith concurred in the per curiam disposition.

Key Takeaways

  • The Sixth District affirmed the matter appealed from the Orange County Circuit Court.
  • The decision is per curiam and contains no explanation of the court’s reasoning.
  • The opinion does not identify the specific ruling under review or establish a stated rule of law.

Why It Matters

The decision resolves McClain’s appeal in the State’s favor, but its lack of factual or legal analysis limits what attorneys can draw from it beyond the result in this case.

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