Pelham v. State — Florida’s Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed without explanation

Case
Clarence Thomas Pelham v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Wozniak, J. (Ron DeSantis, 2023); Smith, J. (Ron DeSantis, 2022); PRATT, J. (Ron DeSantis, 2025)
Date Decided
October 6, 2026
Docket No.
6D2025-0850
Topics
Criminal Appeal; Per Curiam Affirmance; Florida Appellate Procedure
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Clarence Thomas Pelham appealed from the Circuit Court for Charlotte County, where Circuit Judge Shannon H. McFee presided. The appellate opinion identifies the lower-tribunal proceeding as case number 2024-CF-000362.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the facts, the issues Pelham raised, or the specific ruling under review.

The Court’s Holding

The court affirmed the circuit court without a written explanation. Judges Wozniak, Smith, and Pratt concurred in the per curiam decision.

Because the opinion consists solely of the disposition, it provides no legal reasoning, factual analysis, or express ruling on any particular issue.

Key Takeaways

  • The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the unidentified ruling under review.
  • The three-judge panel issued the decision per curiam and unanimously concurred.
  • The opinion does not disclose the facts, appellate arguments, or grounds for affirmance.

Why It Matters

The decision resolves Pelham’s appeal in favor of the State but offers no written analysis for attorneys to apply in other cases. Its significance is therefore limited to the disposition of this appeal.

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