McGill v. State — Florida appellate court affirmed without a written opinion

Case
Terrance McGill v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
Ray; M.K. THOMAS (Rick Scott, 2016); Long
Date Decided
November 4, 2026
Docket No.
1D2026-0001
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Terrance McGill, proceeding pro se, appealed from the Circuit Court for Leon County, where Judge Tiffany Baker-Carper presided.

The First District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the underlying charges, the circuit court’s ruling, McGill’s arguments, or the State’s response.

The Court’s Holding

The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam opinion.

The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the issues presented. Judges Ray, M.K. Thomas, and Long concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s ruling was affirmed.
  • The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
  • The opinion discloses no facts, legal issues, or rule of law beyond the affirmance.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but supplies no written analysis for attorneys or lower courts to apply in other cases.

The opinion was designated not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

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