Background
Sergio Antonio Pena appealed a ruling from the Circuit Court for Duval County in lower-tribunal case number 16-2011-CF-1657-A. Circuit Judge Lindsay L. Tygart presided below.
The Fifth District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the underlying charges, the nature of the challenged ruling, Pena’s arguments, or the State’s response.
The Court’s Holding
The Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling in a per curiam decision. Chief Judge Jay and Judges Makar and Harris concurred.
The court provided no reasoning, legal analysis, or statement of the issues presented. The opinion therefore establishes only that the challenged ruling was affirmed.
Key Takeaways
- The Fifth District affirmed the ruling under review.
- The decision was issued per curiam by a three-judge panel.
- The opinion does not disclose the underlying facts, issues, or basis for affirmance.
Why It Matters
The decision ends the appeal at the Fifth District unless altered through a timely authorized post-decision motion or other available review. Because the court gave no reasoning, the opinion offers no substantive guidance on the legal issues underlying the appeal.