Williams v. State — affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Jaylin Talik Williams v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Edwards; Soud; MacIver
Date Decided
September 1, 2026
Docket No.
5D2025-3148
Topics
Criminal Appeals, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Jaylin Talik Williams appealed in a case originating in the Circuit Court for Hernando County, where Circuit Judge Stephen E. Toner, Jr. presided. The opinion does not identify the particular ruling or order under review.

Williams was represented on appeal by the Public Defender’s Office, and the State was represented by the Attorney General’s Office. The Fifth District issued a brief per curiam opinion without discussing the facts, arguments, or procedural history.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed. Judges Edwards, Soud, and MacIver concurred.

The court provided no reasoning or legal analysis and did not identify the grounds for its decision. The opinion therefore establishes only the affirmance reflected in its disposition.

Key Takeaways

  • The Fifth District affirmed in a per curiam opinion.
  • The opinion does not identify the specific ruling or order under review.
  • The court did not discuss the facts, appellate arguments, or legal basis for the affirmance.

Why It Matters

This decision resolves Williams’s appeal in the Fifth District but supplies no written reasoning for attorneys to analyze or apply in other cases. The opinion states that it is not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

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