Background
David Wayne Branch appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Okaloosa County. Circuit Judge Jonathan Vincent Schlechter entered the judgment under review.
The First District’s opinion does not describe the underlying charges, the proceedings in the circuit court, Branch’s appellate arguments, or the State’s response.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment. The disposition was per curiam and consisted solely of the word “AFFIRMED.”
The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the issues presented. Judges BILBREY, KELSEY, and M.K. THOMAS concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court’s judgment remains in place.
- The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation.
- The opinion supplies no facts, legal analysis, or statement of the issues raised on appeal.
Why It Matters
The decision resolves Branch’s appeal in the State’s favor but offers no explanation that attorneys can apply to other cases. Its significance is therefore primarily case-specific: the judgment under review was affirmed.