Wright — Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling without explanation

Case
Leandre Wright v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Eisnaugle; Soud; Kilbane
Date Decided
August 27, 2026
Docket No.
5D2025-1834
Topics
Criminal Appeals; Rule 3.850; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Leandre Wright appealed from a ruling of the Circuit Court for Hernando County in a proceeding under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850. Circuit Judge Daniel B. Merritt, Jr., entered the ruling under review.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe Wright’s claims, the circuit court’s ruling, or the parties’ arguments.

The Court’s Holding

The Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling in a per curiam decision.

The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the merits. Judges Eisnaugle, Soud, and Kilbane concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The appeal arose from a Rule 3.850 proceeding in the Hernando County Circuit Court.
  • The Fifth District affirmed the ruling under review.
  • The opinion does not identify the claims or explain the basis for affirmance.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling intact but supplies no substantive analysis for attorneys or lower courts. The opinion was 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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