Background
Fred Dennis Taylor III, proceeding pro se, appealed from the Circuit Court for Escambia County, where Judge John Simon Jr. presided. The State of Florida was the appellee.
The First District’s opinion does not describe the underlying charges, the challenged ruling, the arguments raised on appeal, or the procedural history beyond identifying the lower court.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision. The disposition was issued per curiam, with Judges Lewis, Winokur, and Neff concurring.
The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the issues. The opinion therefore establishes only that the judgment or order under review was affirmed, not the grounds on which the panel reached that result.
Key Takeaways
- The First District affirmed the Escambia County circuit court’s decision.
- The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation.
- The disposition was not final until resolution of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Why It Matters
The decision ends the appeal in the State’s favor unless further authorized review or rehearing changes the disposition. Because the court supplied no analysis, the opinion offers no stated rule or reasoning for use in evaluating other cases.