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Lay witness with "special familiarity" may identify the voice of a defendant in trial (90.701)

Posted by Joe Bodiford on

Where a voice identification witness may acquire a special familiarity with the defendant's identity at any time prior to trial, that witness may then make that identification before a jury. F.S. 90.701.

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Excited utterances and the Confrontation Clause in Florida (911 calls)

Posted by Joe Bodiford on

Statements in a 911 call can be admissible under the excited utterance hearsay and nonviolative of the Confrontation Clause; no so for the same statements made once officers arrive on scene.

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Florida Supreme Court decides: Florida is (once again) a Frye state

Posted by Joe Bodiford on

Frye is back in Florida, rules Florida Supreme Court.

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Making Objections in Trial

Posted by Joe Bodiford on

Three quick rules to remember when preparing for and making objections in trial.

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2019 Florida Evidence Code

Posted by Joe Bodiford on

No changes to the Florida Evidence Code going into 2018.

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