Bunsee v. State of Florida
Docket 1D2024-3144
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Criminal Appeal
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 1D2024-3144
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County (criminal matter).
Summary
The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Wesley Bunsee from a decision of the Circuit Court for Escambia County. The appellate court issued a short, per curiam opinion on April 21, 2026, concluding simply: AFFIRMED. No opinion explanation or discussion of the issues appears in the published entry; the judgment of the lower court therefore stands. The panel consisted of Judges Roberts, Ray, and Treadwell, and counsel for the parties are noted in the filing.
Parties
- Appellant
- Wesley Bunsee
- Appellee
- State of Florida
- Judge
- John F. Simon, Jr.
- Attorney
- Jessica J. Yeary, Public Defender
- Attorney
- Lori A. Willner, Assistant Public Defender
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier, Attorney General
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-21
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Check for timely post-judgment motions
If counsel believes grounds exist, consider filing any authorized motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 within the applicable time limits noted in the opinion.
- 2
Evaluate further review options
Discuss with appellate counsel whether to seek discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court and prepare any required jurisdictional briefs or petitions promptly.
- 3
Implement circuit court judgment
Unless further relief is obtained, the underlying circuit court judgment should be effectuated in accordance with the law and any sentencing or procedural orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the lower court's judgment, meaning it left the trial court's decision in place.
- Does the opinion explain why the court affirmed?
- No. The filing is a brief per curiam entry that states only 'AFFIRMED' and includes no written explanation of the court's reasoning.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision directly affects the appellant, Wesley Bunsee, and the State of Florida as appellee; it maintains the circuit court's outcome in that criminal case.
- Can this be further appealed?
- Possibly. A party may have further appellate options (for example, seeking review by the Florida Supreme Court) but must consult appellate rules and deadlines to determine eligibility and timing.
The above suggestions and answers are AI-generated for informational purposes only. They may contain errors. NoticeRegistry assumes no responsibility for their accuracy. Consult a qualified attorney before relying on them.
Full Filing Text
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
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No. 1D2024-3144
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WESLEY BUNSEE,
Appellant,
v.
STATE OF FLORIDA,
Appellee.
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On appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County.
John F. Simon, Jr., Judge.
April 21, 2026
PER CURIAM.
AFFIRMED.
ROBERTS, RAY, and TREADWELL, 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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