Maddox v. State — First District affirmed without a written opinion

Case
Jacob J. Maddox v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
LEWIS (Jeb Bush, 2001); WINOKUR (Rick Scott, 2015)
Date Decided
July 15, 2026
Docket No.
1D2025-1971
Topics
Criminal Appeals, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Jacob J. Maddox appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County, where William F. Stone served as the trial judge. The opinion does not identify the charges, underlying facts, procedural history, or issues raised on appeal.

The State of Florida appeared as appellee. The First District resolved the appeal through a brief per curiam decision.

The Court’s Holding

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

The court provided no reasoning, legal analysis, or discussion of the issues presented. Judges Lewis, Winokur, and Neff concurred in the per curiam disposition.

Key Takeaways

  • The First District affirmed the circuit court’s judgment.
  • The decision was issued per curiam without a written explanation.
  • The opinion does not disclose the factual or legal grounds underlying the appeal.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s judgment in place but supplies no reasoning for attorneys to apply in other cases. Its significance is therefore principally procedural and case-specific.

The opinion was not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Scroll to Top