Background
Trae Jean Mitchell St. Ange, proceeding without counsel, appealed from the Circuit Court for Seminole County in lower-court case number 2009-CF-005038-A. The Fifth District identified the matter as a “3.800 Appeal,” referring to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800.
The opinion provides no description of St. Ange’s underlying conviction, the relief he requested, the circuit court’s ruling, or the arguments raised on appeal. The State made no appearance in the appellate proceeding.
The Court’s Holding
In a per curiam decision, the Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling. The disposition consists solely of the word “AFFIRMED.”
The court supplied no reasoning and announced no express legal rule. Judges Lambert, Eisnaugle, and Kilbane concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling in the Rule 3.800 matter.
- The decision does not disclose the grounds for relief, the issues presented, or the basis for affirmance.
- Because the opinion contains no analysis, it should not be read as deciding issues beyond the result in this particular appeal.
Why It Matters
The decision ends St. Ange’s appeal in the Fifth District unless altered through a timely and authorized rehearing or related motion under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. Its practical significance is limited because the court affirmed without a written explanation of its reasoning.