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BRANDON WILLIAMS vs STATE OF FLORIDA

Citation: Not available

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; November 7, 2023; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of Brandon Williams v. State of Florida, the Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision from the Circuit Court for Volusia County, presided over by Judge James R. Clayton. The appeal was represented by Eddie J. Bell for the appellant, Brandon Williams, while the appellee, the State of Florida, was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody and Assistant Attorney General Richard A. Pallas, Jr. The court's ruling was issued on November 7, 2023, with a per curiam decision and concurrence from Judges Eisnaugle, Soud, and MacIver. The ruling is not final until any timely and authorized motions are resolved under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Court Affirmation of Lower Court Decision

Application: The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Volusia County, thereby upholding the lower court's ruling in the case.

Reasoning: In the case of Brandon Williams v. State of Florida, the Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision from the Circuit Court for Volusia County, presided over by Judge James R. Clayton.

Finality of Appellate Court Rulings

Application: The ruling is not considered final until any timely and authorized motions are resolved according to the relevant Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Reasoning: The ruling is not final until any timely and authorized motions are resolved under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Per Curiam Decision

Application: The court issued a per curiam decision with all judges concurring.

Reasoning: The court's ruling was issued on November 7, 2023, with a per curiam decision and concurrence from Judges Eisnaugle, Soud, and MacIver.

Representation in Appeals

Application: The appellant, Brandon Williams, was represented by Eddie J. Bell, and the appellee, the State of Florida, was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody and Assistant Attorney General Richard A. Pallas, Jr.

Reasoning: The appeal was represented by Eddie J. Bell for the appellant, Brandon Williams, while the appellee, the State of Florida, was represented by Attorney General Ashley Moody and Assistant Attorney General Richard A. Pallas, Jr.