Riley v. State — Second District affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Kelly Wayne Riley v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Silberman; Rothstein-Youakim; Labrit
Date Decided
August 26, 2026
Docket No.
2D2026-1490
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Summary Affirmance; Postconviction Review
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Kelly Wayne Riley appealed from the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, where Judge Philip James Federico presided.

The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The opinion provides no facts, claims, or reasoning concerning the underlying circuit-court proceeding.

The Court’s Holding

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

The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation. Judges Silberman, Rothstein-Youakim, and Labrit concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
  • The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).
  • The opinion states no facts or legal reasoning and identifies no specific issue decided.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but supplies no written analysis of Riley’s claims or the legal basis for affirmance.

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