Smith v. State — Sixth District affirms without a written opinion

Case
Brian Eugene Smith v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal
Judge
TRAVER, C.J. (Ron DeSantis, 2023); BROWNLEE, J. (Ron DeSantis, 2023); PRATT, J. (Ron DeSantis, 2025)
Date Decided
August 18, 2026
Docket No.
6D2024-1724
Topics
Criminal Appeal; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Brian Eugene Smith appealed from a judgment of the County Court for Orange County in lower-tribunal case number 24MM200009AW. County Judge Carly S. Wish presided below.

The Sixth District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the underlying charge, the facts, Smith’s appellate arguments, or the State’s response.

The Court’s Holding

The Sixth District affirmed the county court’s judgment in a per curiam decision.

The court provided no analysis or explanation for its disposition. Chief Judge Traver and Judges Brownlee and Pratt concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The county court’s judgment was affirmed.
  • The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation.
  • The opinion does not disclose the underlying facts, issues presented, or grounds for affirmance.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the lower court’s judgment in place but offers no reasoning for attorneys to apply in other cases. Its significance is therefore limited to the disposition of Smith’s appeal.

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