Hill v. State — conviction affirmed without a written opinion

Case
Delvrin Jamal Hill v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
Rowe (Charlie Crist, 2009); NORDBY (Ron DeSantis, 2019)
Date Decided
July 16, 2026
Docket No.
1D2025-2271
Topics
Criminal Appeal; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Delvrin Jamal Hill appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County, where Circuit Judge Clifton A. Drake presided.

The First District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the underlying charges, facts, procedural history, or arguments raised on appeal.

The Court’s Holding

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

The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation of its reasoning. Judges Rowe, Nordby, and Long concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s judgment remains in place.
  • The appellate court provided no factual discussion or legal analysis.
  • 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 decision resolves Hill’s appeal in the State’s favor but does not announce or explain a legal rule. Because the court issued only a per curiam affirmance, the opinion offers no guidance about the substantive issues presented.

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