Brown v. State of Florida
Docket 2D2026-0303
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 2D2026-0303
Appeal from a circuit court order in a criminal postconviction proceeding pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2).
Summary
The Second District Court of Appeal reviewed Jermaine Antwane Brown, Jr.'s appeal from a Pinellas County circuit court criminal postconviction order under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The panel, in a brief per curiam decision, affirmed the lower court's ruling. No extended reasoning or factual discussion is provided in this opinion; the court simply announced affirmance and noted the opinion may be revised before official publication.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's postconviction ruling should be reversed on appeal under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).
Court's Reasoning
The opinion is per curiam and contains no extended explanation; the appellate court reviewed the matter and concluded that the circuit court's decision should stand. Because no legal analysis or factual findings are included in the short opinion, the affirmance reflects the court's determination that the lower court's ruling had no reversible error.
Parties
- Appellant
- Jermaine Antwane Brown, Jr.
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- Philippe Matthey
Key Dates
- district court decision date
- 2026-04-22
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consult an attorney about rehearing or further appeal
If the appellant wishes to pursue further review, he should consult counsel immediately to assess merits and deadlines for a rehearing motion or a discretionary petition to the Florida Supreme Court.
- 2
Request opinion revision or obtain mandate
Because the court noted the opinion is subject to revision before official publication, parties may monitor the official opinion and request a copy of the mandate or final order once issued.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the lower court's postconviction ruling and denied relief sought by the appellant.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The primary parties affected are the appellant, Jermaine Antwane Brown, Jr., and the State of Florida; the lower court's order remains in effect.
- Does the opinion explain the reasons for affirmance?
- No. The opinion is a short per curiam decision that affirms without extended reasoning in the published text.
- Can this be appealed further?
- A further appeal to the Florida Supreme Court is possible in some circumstances, but there are strict jurisdictional rules; the appellant should consult counsel promptly to determine whether a timely discretionary jurisdictional petition is available.
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Full Filing Text
DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA
SECOND DISTRICT
JERMAINE ANTWANE BROWN, JR.,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
No. 2D2026-0303
April 22, 2026
Appeal pursuant to Fla. R. App. P. 9.141(b)(2) from the Circuit Court for
Pinellas County; Philippe Matthey, Judge.
Jermaine Antwane Brown, Jr., pro se.
PER CURIAM.
Affirmed.
NORTHCUTT, LaROSE, and ROTHSTEIN-YOUAKIM, JJ., Concur.
Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.