Williams v. State — Conviction or sentence affirmed without explanation

Case
Reamon Williams v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
KELSEY (Rick Scott, 2015); M.K. THOMAS (Rick Scott, 2016)
Date Decided
July 15, 2026
Docket No.
1D2025-0540
Topics
Criminal Appeal; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Reamon Williams appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Leon County, where Circuit Judge Stephen Everett presided.

The appellate opinion does not identify the charge, describe the underlying facts, state whether Williams challenged his conviction, sentence, or both, or specify the arguments raised on appeal.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment in a per curiam decision.

Because the court issued only an unexplained affirmance, the opinion provides no legal reasoning and does not identify the grounds on which the judgment was upheld. Judges Kelsey, M.K. Thomas, and Long concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The First District affirmed the circuit court’s judgment.
  • The decision was per curiam and contained no written analysis.
  • The opinion does not disclose the facts, appellate issues, or basis for affirmance.

Why It Matters

The decision ends the appeal in the First District unless altered through an authorized and timely post-decision motion or further review. Its practical effect is to leave the circuit court’s judgment in place.

Because the court supplied no reasoning, the opinion offers no articulated rule or analysis for attorneys to apply in other cases.

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