Vessels v. State — First District affirmed without a written opinion

Case
Anthony Vessels v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
Lewis; Kelsey; Treadwell
Date Decided
October 22, 2026
Docket No.
1D2026-0235
Topics
Appeals, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Anthony Vessels appealed from a judgment or order of the Circuit Court for Levy County, where Judge William E. Davis presided.

Vessels represented himself on appeal. The State of Florida was represented by the Attorney General’s Office. The appellate opinion does not describe the underlying facts, claims, or procedural history.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision.

The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation. Judges Lewis, Kelsey, and Treadwell concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s decision remains in effect.
  • The appellate court provided no reasoning or discussion of the issues presented.
  • The decision was not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Why It Matters

The opinion resolves Vessels’s appeal but supplies no written legal analysis. As a result, the decision does not identify the appellate arguments or explain the basis for affirmance.

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