Fla. Stat. § 924.31 : Criminal Procedure And Corrections — Criminal Appeals And Collateral Review — When argument necessary Date: 31 May 2016 TEXT PDF Current through Chapter 269 of the 2016 Legislative Session A judgment may be affirmed if the appellant fails to argue, but it shall not be reversed unless the appellant submits a written brief or makes oral argument. Fla. Stat. § 924.31 s. 307, ch. 19554, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 8663(320); s. 159, ch. 70-339.