McCollum — affirmed the circuit court without a written explanation

Case
Michael Eric McCollum, Jr. v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Mize; Brownlee; Kamoutsas
Date Decided
September 1, 2026
Docket No.
6D2026-0732
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Postconviction Proceedings; Summary Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Michael Eric McCollum, Jr., proceeding pro se, appealed from the Circuit Court for Lee County, where Judge Nicholas Thompson presided in lower-tribunal case number 2022-CF-000195.

The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The Sixth District’s opinion does not describe McCollum’s claims, the circuit court’s ruling, or the underlying facts.

The Court’s Holding

In a per curiam decision, the Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.

The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the issues. Judges Mize, Brownlee, and Kamoutsas concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Sixth District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.
  • The decision was issued per curiam without a written explanation.
  • Because the opinion states no facts or reasoning, it does not identify the grounds on which the circuit court’s ruling was upheld.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but supplies no legal analysis for attorneys to apply in other cases. Its practical significance is therefore limited to the disposition of McCollum’s appeal.

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