Vil v. State — Second District affirms without explanation

Case
Altierra Shante Vil v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Lucas, C.J.; Khouzam, J.; Morris, J.
Date Decided
August 28, 2026
Docket No.
2D2025-2530
Topics
Criminal Appeal, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Altierra Shante Vil brought an appeal against the State of Florida from the Circuit Court for Manatee County, where Judge Teresa Kaklis Dees presided.

The Second District Court of Appeal’s brief opinion does not describe the underlying charges, the ruling under review, the arguments raised, or the procedural history beyond identifying the lower court.

The Court’s Holding

The Second District affirmed the matter on appeal.

The court issued a per curiam decision without explaining its reasoning or identifying the legal grounds for affirmance. Chief Judge Lucas and Judges Khouzam and Morris concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the matter appealed by Vil.
  • The opinion provides no facts, legal analysis, or explanation for the disposition.
  • The decision was per curiam, with all three identified panel members concurring.

Why It Matters

The decision resolves Vil’s appeal in the State’s favor but offers no substantive guidance on the underlying legal issues. Because the opinion contains only an unexplained affirmance, its text provides no reasoning for attorneys to apply in other cases.

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