Thomas v. State of Florida — Second District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling without explanation

Case
Jessie Thomas v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Kelly; LaRose; Atkinson
Date Decided
September 18, 2026
Docket No.
2D2025-3364
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Postconviction Procedure; Summary Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Jessie Thomas, proceeding without counsel, appealed from the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, where Judge Joseph Anthony Bulone presided.

The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The opinion does not identify the underlying claims, describe the circuit court’s ruling, or provide additional factual or procedural history.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.

The per curiam opinion provides no reasoning or discussion of the issues. Judges Kelly, LaRose, and Atkinson concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.
  • The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).
  • The court issued a summary per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but supplies no analysis concerning Thomas’s claims or the legal grounds for affirmance.

Because the opinion contains only a summary affirmance, it offers no substantive guidance beyond the disposition of this appeal.

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