Postaski — Sixth District affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Michelle Lee Postaski v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Stargel; Nardella; Gannam
Date Decided
October 6, 2026
Docket No.
6D2025-2327
Topics
Criminal Appeals, Summary Affirmance, Postconviction Procedure
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Michelle Lee Postaski appealed from the Circuit Court for Collier County, where Judge Joseph G. Foster presided over the underlying criminal matter. The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).

The Sixth District’s opinion does not describe Postaski’s claims, the circuit court’s ruling, or the underlying facts. The State of Florida appeared as appellee.

The Court’s Holding

The Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision.

The per curiam opinion provides no reasoning and does not identify the legal or factual basis for the affirmance. Judges Stargel, Nardella, and Gannam concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Sixth District affirmed the Collier County circuit court’s decision.
  • The appeal was brought under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).
  • The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but offers no written analysis for attorneys or lower courts to apply in other cases. Its significance is therefore primarily case-specific.

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