Background
Jerry Means appealed from a ruling of the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, where Judge Jason Edward Bloch presided. The appellate opinion does not identify the underlying charges, the particular order or judgment challenged, or the arguments Means raised.
Means represented himself on appeal. The State was represented by Attorney General James Uthmeier and Assistant Attorney General Ryan Brazner. The Third District considered the appeal under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.315(a).
The Court’s Holding
In a per curiam opinion, the Third District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.
The opinion consists only of the word “Affirmed” and provides no reasoning, factual discussion, or analysis of the issues presented. The decision was designated not final until disposition of any timely motion for rehearing.
Key Takeaways
- The Third District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.
- The court issued a per curiam decision without explaining its reasoning.
- The opinion does not disclose the underlying facts, appellate claims, or legal grounds for affirmance.
Why It Matters
The decision resolves Means’s appeal in the State’s favor but offers no written guidance on the substantive law. Because the court did not explain its reasoning, the opinion’s significance is limited to the disposition of this case.