Background
Dale Raper appealed from a proceeding in the Circuit Court for Bay County before Judge Brantley S. Clark, Jr. The abbreviated opinion does not describe the underlying facts, claims, or ruling under review.
Raper represented himself on appeal. The State of Florida was represented by Attorney General James Uthmeier and Assistant Attorney General Amanda Afeazue Uwaibi.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court in a per curiam decision. Judges Bilbrey, Treadwell, and Neff concurred.
The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the issues presented. The opinion states only “AFFIRMED” and therefore establishes no express rationale beyond the disposition of this appeal.
Key Takeaways
- The First District affirmed the circuit court without a written explanation.
- The opinion does not identify the underlying facts, legal issues, or nature of the ruling under review.
- The decision was not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Why It Matters
The decision ends the appeal in the State’s favor, subject to any authorized post-decision motion. Because the court supplied no analysis, the opinion offers no articulated rule or reasoning for attorneys to apply in other cases.