Wofford — First District Court of Appeal affirmed without a written opinion

Case
Maurice Cortez Wofford v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
Roberts; Bilbrey; Nordby
Date Decided
October 15, 2026
Docket No.
1D2025-2826
Topics
Criminal Appeal; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Maurice Cortez Wofford appealed from the Circuit Court for Holmes County, where Acting Circuit Judge Russell S. Roberts presided.

The appellate court’s decision does not describe the underlying charges, procedural history, issues raised, or arguments presented on appeal.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment in a per curiam decision.

The court provided no written reasoning or discussion of the merits. Judges Roberts, Bilbrey, and Nordby concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The First District affirmed the circuit court’s judgment.
  • The decision was issued per curiam without an explanatory opinion.
  • The disposition was not final until resolution of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s judgment intact but provides no explanation of the appellate court’s reasoning. Because the court did not identify or analyze the issues presented, the opinion offers no substantive guidance beyond the result in Wofford’s appeal.

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