McClendon — First District affirmed the judgment without a written explanation

Case
Justin Lee McClendon v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
Kelsey; Long; Treadwell
Date Decided
September 17, 2026
Docket No.
1D2024-2774
Topics
Criminal Appeal; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Justin Lee McClendon appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Escambia County, where Judge Linda L. Nobles presided.

The First District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the underlying charges, the circuit court’s ruling, the issues raised on appeal, or the parties’ arguments.

The Court’s Holding

The First District affirmed the circuit court’s judgment in a per curiam decision.

The court provided no written reasoning or discussion of the merits. Judges Kelsey, Long, and Treadwell concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s judgment was affirmed.
  • The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without an explanatory opinion.
  • The decision does not identify the appellate issues or establish a stated rule of law.

Why It Matters

The ruling leaves the circuit court’s judgment in place, subject to disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Because the court gave no reasoning, the opinion offers no explanation of how the panel evaluated McClendon’s claims.

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