Carroll v. State — affirmed the circuit court without explanation

Case
Tobias Clevon Carroll v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Harris; Boatwright; Kilbane
Date Decided
August 20, 2026
Docket No.
5D2026-0206
Topics
Criminal Appeals, Rule 3.800, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Tobias Clevon Carroll appealed from the Circuit Court for Duval County in a proceeding identified by the Fifth District Court of Appeal as a “3.800 appeal.” Circuit Judge Jeb T. Branham presided below.

The appellate opinion does not describe Carroll’s sentence, the arguments raised, or the substance of the circuit court’s ruling.

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 issues. Judges Harris, Boatwright, and Kilbane concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Fifth District affirmed the circuit court in a Rule 3.800 appeal.
  • The opinion does not identify the specific ruling under review.
  • The court announced no legal reasoning or precedential rule.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place, but its one-word affirmance offers no guidance about the merits of Carroll’s arguments or the application of Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800.

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