Sager — Florida appeals court affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Tyler Andrew Sager v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Khouzam; Black; Smith
Date Decided
September 23, 2026
Docket No.
2D2025-0085
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Postconviction Review; Summary Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Tyler Andrew Sager appealed from the Circuit Court for Manatee County, where Judge Frederick Peter Mercurio presided. Sager represented himself on appeal.

The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2), which governs certain appeals from postconviction proceedings without an evidentiary hearing.

The Court’s Holding

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

The per curiam opinion provided no reasoning or discussion of the facts, claims, or legal issues. Judges Khouzam, Black, and Smith concurred in the disposition.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.
  • The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).
  • The opinion does not establish a stated rationale because the court issued only a summary affirmance.

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.

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