Thomas v. State — Florida appellate court affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Michael Levon Thomas v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Stargel; Wozniak; White
Date Decided
November 3, 2026
Docket No.
6D2025-0902
Topics
Criminal Law, Appellate Procedure, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Michael Levon Thomas sought review in the Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal of an unidentified ruling from the Circuit Court for Orange County. The appellate opinion identifies Michael J. Snure as the circuit judge and lists the lower-tribunal number as 2024-CF-005806-A-O.

The opinion provides no facts, procedural history, issues presented, or description of the circuit court’s ruling. Thomas was represented by the Public Defender’s Office, and the State was represented by the Florida Attorney General’s Office.

The Court’s Holding

In a per curiam decision, the Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed. Judges Stargel, Wozniak, and White concurred.

The court supplied no reasoning or legal analysis and did not identify the grounds for affirmance. The opinion therefore establishes only that the ruling under review was left in place.

Key Takeaways

  • The Sixth District affirmed the unidentified circuit court ruling.
  • The decision was per curiam and unanimous among the three listed judges.
  • The opinion contains no factual discussion, legal analysis, or explanation for the result.

Why It Matters

The decision resolves this appellate proceeding in the State’s favor by leaving the circuit court’s ruling undisturbed. Because the court did not explain its reasoning or identify the issues before it, the opinion offers no substantive guidance beyond its disposition.

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