Background
Ronny Scott Cooper appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Marion County in lower-court case number 2019-CF-001050-A. Circuit Judge Peter Matthew Brigham entered the decision under review.
The appellate court’s brief opinion does not identify Cooper’s conviction, sentence, appellate arguments, or the facts underlying the case.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment.
The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning or addressing any legal issue raised in the appeal. Chief Judge Jay and Judges Makar and Edwards concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The Fifth District affirmed the judgment against Cooper.
- The decision provides no factual discussion or legal analysis.
- The opinion 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 ruling leaves the circuit court’s judgment in place, subject to the stated procedures governing finality. Because the court gave no reasoning, the opinion offers no substantive guidance on the legal issues presented in Cooper’s appeal.