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Thomas Benjamin Brown v. State of Florida

Citation: Not availableDocket: 18-0518

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; August 8, 2018; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Duval County in the case of Thomas Benjamin Brown v. State of Florida (No. 1D18-0518). The ruling was issued on August 8, 2018, with a per curiam opinion. Chief Judge B.L. Thomas and Judges Rowe and M.K. Thomas concurred in the judgment. The decision is not considered final until the resolution of any timely and authorized motions as per Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. Thomas Benjamin Brown represented himself in the appeal, while the appellee was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi.

Legal Issues Addressed

Concurrence in Judicial Opinions

Application: The decision of the Circuit Court was affirmed with the concurrence of Chief Judge B.L. Thomas and Judges Rowe and M.K. Thomas.

Reasoning: Chief Judge B.L. Thomas and Judges Rowe and M.K. Thomas concurred in the judgment.

Finality of Appellate Decisions

Application: The appellate decision is not considered final until the resolution of any timely and authorized motions as specified by the relevant procedural rules.

Reasoning: The decision is not considered final until the resolution of any timely and authorized motions as per Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Self-representation in Appellate Proceedings

Application: The appellant, Thomas Benjamin Brown, chose to represent himself during the appellate proceedings.

Reasoning: Thomas Benjamin Brown represented himself in the appeal, while the appellee was represented by Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi.