Pooley v. State — First District affirmed without a written opinion

Case
Scott Shane Pooley v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
LEWIS (Jeb Bush, 2001); Rowe (Charlie Crist, 2009)
Date Decided
July 21, 2026
Docket No.
1D2025-2842
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Scott Shane Pooley appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, where Judge Clifton A. Drake presided.

The appellate court’s opinion does not identify the underlying charges, the arguments raised on appeal, or the circuit court ruling being challenged.

The Court’s Holding

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

The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the issues. Judges Lewis, Rowe, and Ray concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The First District affirmed the circuit court’s judgment.
  • The decision was issued per curiam without a written explanation.
  • The opinion does not disclose the underlying facts or appellate issues.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s judgment in place but offers no legal analysis for attorneys or lower courts to apply in other cases.

The opinion was 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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