Turner v. State — Florida appeals court affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Isiah Turner v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
VILLANTI; KHOUZAM; SMITH
Date Decided
September 23, 2026
Docket No.
2D2025-0073
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Summary Affirmance; Postconviction Procedure
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Isiah Turner appealed from a proceeding in the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County before Judge Robin Fernandez Fuson. The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).

The Second District’s opinion does not describe Turner’s underlying case, the ruling challenged on appeal, his arguments, or the State’s response.

The Court’s Holding

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

The court issued a per curiam decision without explaining its reasoning or addressing any legal issue. Judges Villanti, Khouzam, and Smith concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.
  • The appeal was considered under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).
  • The opinion provides no facts, legal analysis, or explanation for the affirmance.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but supplies no written reasoning for attorneys or lower courts to apply in other cases. Its practical significance is therefore limited to the disposition of Turner’s appeal.

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