Brown v. State — Conviction or order affirmed without opinion

Case
William T. Brown v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
LEWIS (Jeb Bush, 2001); Rowe (Charlie Crist, 2009)
Date Decided
July 17, 2026
Docket No.
1D2025-1587
Topics
Criminal Appeal; Per Curiam Affirmance; Pro Se Litigation
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

William T. Brown, proceeding pro se, appealed from the Circuit Court for Escambia County, where Judge Linda Lee Nobles presided.

The First District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not identify the nature of the underlying conviction or order, the issues Brown raised, or the arguments presented by the parties.

The Court’s Holding

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

The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation. Judges Lewis, Rowe, and Ray concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s decision remains in place.
  • The appellate court provided no reasoning or discussion of the issues presented.
  • The decision 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 resolves Brown’s appeal in the State’s favor but offers no written analysis for attorneys or lower courts to apply in other cases. Because the opinion does not describe the underlying facts, claims, or legal issues, no broader substantive holding can be drawn from it.

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