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What Is “Reasonable Doubt” in a Florida Criminal Trial?

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You have likely heard the phrase “reasonable doubt” used in connection with criminal trials. This refers to the prosecution’s burden of proof when attempting to convict a defendant of a criminal charge. The trier of fact–a jury, or a judge sitting alone–must determine whether the state has proved the defendant’s guilt on each element… Read More »

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How “Ineffective Assistance of Counsel” Can Affect Your Right to a Fair Trial in Florida

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We all make mistakes in the course of our daily lives. This includes mistakes made in doing our jobs. Of course, when your job is defending someone accused of a serious crime, a mistake can prove costly for the defendant. Many Florida criminal appeals are based on allegations of “ineffective assistance of counsel.” Essentially,… Read More »

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What Is Considered “Criminal Mischief” in Florida?

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Everyone knows that taking another person’s property without their consent is criminal theft. But what if someone intentionally damages another person’s property without taking it? Under Florida law, that falls under the category of “criminal mischief.” More precisely, criminal mischief occurs when a person “willfully and maliciously injures or damages by any means any… Read More »

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What Happens If You Threaten to Kill a Federal Judge?

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Dealing with the legal system is often frustrating for litigants, especially when they feel they have been treated unfairly by the courts. It should go without saying, however, that you should not attempt to take out those frustrations by threatening physical violence against officers of the court. As you can probably guess, making such… Read More »

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What Happens When a Defendant Is Deemed Incompetent to Stand Trial?

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One of the basic principles of criminal law in Florida is that the state cannot try a person who lacks the “mental competence to proceed.” To be clear, this is not the same thing as a defendant who enters an insanity plea. That addresses a defendant’s culpability for their alleged crime. A defendant who… Read More »

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When Can You Challenge a Juror’s Selection in a Florida Criminal Trial?

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The right to a trial by jury is one of the most important protections that an accused person has in Florida’s judicial system. Before any jury trial begins, both the state and the defense have the right to question prospective members of the jury panel. This process is known as voir dire, and its… Read More »

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What Are the Benefits of a “No Contest” Plea in Florida?

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While every person charged with a crime has a right to their day in court, the reality is that the overwhelming majority of Florida criminal cases are resolved through a plea bargain. In many plea deals, the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a specified charge in exchange for certain consideration, such as a… Read More »

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Understanding Your Miranda Rights in Florida

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Most people are familiar with the Miranda warning. If you have ever been arrested by the police–of for that matter watched a crime drama on television–you have heard the admonition that a suspect has the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. So what do these rights remain in practice? Can… Read More »

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How Florida’s “Rape Shield” Law Can Affect Your Right to Defend Yourself

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Sex crimes cases are, by their very nature, an emotionally charged affair for everyone involved. And in the state’s zeal to try accused rapists or sexual batterers, there is often a tendency to take shortcuts with a defendant’s constitutional rights. This includes the right to confront their accusers through cross-examination in court. You may… Read More »

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What Happens If You Tamper with Physical Evidence in a Florida Criminal Case?

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There are a few things you need to keep in mind if you are ever arrested on suspicion of a crime in Florida. First, never try to tamper with potential evidence. If you intentionally alter or destroy any physical evidence, the state can charge you with a felony separate from the original charge. Second,… Read More »

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