Background
Norma Jean Thomas appealed from a judgment or order of the Circuit Court for Bay County, where Judge Shonna Young Gay presided. The appellate opinion does not identify the underlying charges, the ruling challenged, or the arguments raised on appeal.
The appeal was considered by Judges Rowe, Nordby, and Long of the Florida First District Court of Appeal. Thomas was represented by the Public Defender’s Office, and the State was represented by the Attorney General’s Office.
The Court’s Holding
The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam disposition. All three panel judges concurred.
The court provided no written reasoning or discussion of the facts, issues, or applicable law. The opinion therefore establishes only that the judgment or order under review was affirmed; it does not disclose the panel’s rationale.
Key Takeaways
- The First District affirmed the Bay County circuit court’s decision.
- The ruling was unanimous and issued per curiam.
- Because the court gave no explanation, the opinion does not identify the appellate issues or announce a legal rule.
Why It Matters
The decision leaves the circuit court’s judgment or order in place. Its practical effect is limited to affirmance because the appellate court did not supply facts, legal analysis, or a stated basis for its ruling.