Brannen v. State of Florida
Docket 1D2025-2338
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 1D2025-2338
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Baker County
Summary
The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in the appeal brought by David Eugene Brannen against the State of Florida. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam opinion on April 20, 2026, affirming the judgment of the Baker County Circuit Court. No extended opinion or separate reasoning was published; the panel of judges Lewis, Roberts, and Kelsey concurred. The decision is subject to any timely post-judgment motions under Florida appellate rules.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's judgment (as challenged by the appellant) should be reversed
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a per curiam affirmance without publishing extended legal reasoning in this opinion. The panel concluded that the appellant's challenges did not warrant reversal of the circuit court's judgment, and therefore affirmed the lower court's decision. No separate or published opinion explaining the court's legal analysis accompanied the affirmance.
Parties
- Appellant
- David Eugene Brannen
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Denise Rae Ferrero
- Attorney
- Jessica J. Yeary
- Attorney
- Lori A. Willner
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-20
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider filing post-judgment motions
If the appellant wishes to pursue further appellate relief, consider timely motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 (rehearing) or 9.331 (certified question) within the rule deadlines.
- 2
Consult appellate counsel about discretionary review
Discuss with counsel whether to seek discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court or other authorized relief, evaluating likelihood of acceptance and grounds for review.
- 3
Comply with lower-court judgment
Unless relief is obtained, take steps to comply with the circuit court's judgment and any sentencing or collateral consequences that remain in effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the judgment of the Baker County Circuit Court, meaning it rejected the appellant's challenge and left the lower-court decision in place.
- Who is affected by this ruling?
- The parties directly affected are the appellant, David Eugene Brannen, and the State of Florida; the ruling leaves the circuit court's judgement intact as to them.
- What happens next procedurally?
- A party may file timely and authorized post-judgment motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331; otherwise, the affirmance stands and any further review would require a higher-court petition if authorized.
- Does this opinion explain the court's reasoning?
- No. The opinion is a brief per curiam affirmance and does not include a published, detailed explanation of the court's legal analysis.
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Full Filing Text
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
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No. 1D2025-2338
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DAVID EUGENE BRANNEN,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
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On appeal from the Circuit Court for Baker County.
Denise Rae Ferrero, Judge.
April 20, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
LEWIS, ROBERTS, and KELSEY, JJ., concur.
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Not final until disposition of any timely and
authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
9.331.
_____________________________
Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender, and Lori A. Willner, Assistant
Public Defender, Tallahassee, for Appellant.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
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