What did the court decide?

The appellate court affirmed the lower court's criminal judgment; the one-line per curiam opinion contains no further explanation.

Who is affected by this decision?

The decision affects the appellant, Timothy Asaad Brown, and the State of Florida as appellee in the underlying criminal case.

Does the opinion explain why the court affirmed?

No. The published entry gives no reasoning, factual summary, or citations—only the disposition "AFFIRMED."

Can this decision be challenged further?

A party may seek further review only by filing any timely and authorized post-opinion motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331, or pursue other applicable higher-court review if authorized.

Timothy Asaad Brown v. State of Florida

Docket 5D2024-2270

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Criminal AppealAffirmed

Filed: Apr 23, 2026 · 1 week ago
Jurisdiction: Florida
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida
Type: Opinion
Case type: Criminal Appeal
Disposition: Affirmed
Docket: 5D2024-2270

Appeal from a criminal judgment of the Circuit Court for Duval County (LT Case No. 16-2021-CF-8347-A).

Summary

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed Timothy Asaad Brown's appeal from a Duval County circuit court criminal proceeding and, in a brief per curiam opinion dated April 23, 2026, affirmed the lower court's judgment. The opinion contains only the single-word disposition “AFFIRMED,” with the panel (Jay, C.J., Eisnaugle and MacIver, JJ.) concurring. No substantive reasoning, factual summary, or citation to authorities appears in the published entry, and the opinion notes that it is not final until any timely post-opinion motions are resolved under Florida appellate rules.

Issue Decided

Whether the circuit court's judgment in the underlying criminal case should be reversed (issues not specified in the per curiam opinion).

Court's Reasoning

The opinion provides no substantive explanation or legal analysis; it simply states the appellate court's disposition as "AFFIRMED." Because no reasons are given in the opinion, the appellate court's rationale is not articulated in the document.

Parties

Appellant: Timothy Asaad Brown
Appellee: State of Florida
Judge: Mark Jeffrey Borello
Attorney: Matthew J. Metz, Public Defender
Attorney: Victoria Rose Cordero, Assistant Public Defender
Attorney: James Uthmeier, Attorney General
Attorney: Miranda L. Butson, Assistant Attorney General

Key Dates

Decision date: 2026-04-23

What You Should Do Next

1
Consider post-opinion motions
If the appellant believes there are grounds, consult counsel about filing a motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 (rehearing) or 9.331 (certification) within the applicable time limits.
2
Evaluate options for further review
Discuss with counsel whether to seek discretionary review in the Florida Supreme Court or other relief, noting the opinion contains no stated legal rationale to preserve issues for review.
3
Comply with lower-court obligations
Until any further authorized motions are resolved, comply with the circuit court's judgment and any related sentencing or supervision conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The appellate court affirmed the lower court's criminal judgment; the one-line per curiam opinion contains no further explanation.
Who is affected by this decision?: The decision affects the appellant, Timothy Asaad Brown, and the State of Florida as appellee in the underlying criminal case.
Does the opinion explain why the court affirmed?: No. The published entry gives no reasoning, factual summary, or citations—only the disposition "AFFIRMED."
Can this decision be challenged further?: A party may seek further review only by filing any timely and authorized post-opinion motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331, or pursue other applicable higher-court review if authorized.

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Full Filing Text

FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
                STATE OF FLORIDA
                 _____________________________

                      Case No. 5D2024-2270
                 LT Case No. 16-2021-CF-8347-A
                  ____________________________

TIMOTHY ASAAD BROWN,

    Appellant,

    v.

STATE OF FLORIDA,

    Appellee.
                 _____________________________


On appeal from the Circuit Court for Duval County.
Mark Jeffrey Borello, Judge.

Matthew J. Metz, Public Defender, and Victoria Rose Cordero,
Assistant Public Defender, Daytona Beach, for Appellant.

James Uthmeier, Attorney General, and Miranda L. Butson,
Assistant Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.

                       April 23, 2026


PER CURIAM.

    AFFIRMED.

JAY, C.J., and EISNAUGLE and MACIVER, JJ., concur.
          _____________________________

Not final until disposition of any timely and
authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
9.331.
           _____________________________




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