Florida Court Explains Circumstances that Warrant Dismissal of an Appeal
The Florida legislature drafted criminal rules of procedure and appellate rules of procedure that a defendant must follow in defending against the charges he or she faces or appealing a conviction. It...
View ArticleCourt Explains the Evidentiary Concept of “Opening the Door” in Florida...
In Florida, the law affords a person suspected of a crime certain rights and protections. For example, the State is prohibited from introducing evidence of bad acts that are not related to the offense...
View ArticleFlorida Court Process During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically modified many aspects of daily living, including how courts handle the process of handling criminal hearings and trials. Criminal defendants have many rights under...
View ArticleCourt Discusses Severance of Charges in Florida Criminal Trials
Typically, when a person faces numerous charges arising out of a single incident, they will be tried for all of the offenses in one trial. In some instances, though, a defendant may be able to...
View ArticleFlorida Court Examines the Right to a Speedy Trial in Criminal Matters
The right to a speedy trial is a cornerstone of the American criminal justice system, as it ensures that defendants are not subject to unnecessary delays in the legal process. If a criminal defendant...
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