Background
Darriues Prince Alexander Hepburn, proceeding pro se, appealed from the Circuit Court for Escambia County. Circuit Judge Linda L. Nobles entered the decision under review.
The First District’s opinion does not describe the charges, procedural history, issues raised on appeal, or reasoning of the circuit court. The State was represented on appeal by the Florida Attorney General’s Office.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision. The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation of its reasoning.
Chief Judge Osterhaus and Judges Bilbrey and Neff concurred. The decision was designated not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Key Takeaways
- The First District affirmed the Escambia County circuit court’s decision.
- The court provided no factual discussion or legal analysis.
- The opinion does not identify the appellate claims or establish a written rule of law.
Why It Matters
The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but offers no explanation that attorneys can apply to other cases. Because the opinion contains only a per curiam affirmance, its text provides no guidance about the merits of Hepburn’s arguments or the legal basis for the result.