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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.
Excited utterances and the Confrontation Clause in Florida (911 calls)
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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.
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.
Making Objections in Trial
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Three quick rules to remember when preparing for and making objections in trial.
2019 Florida Evidence Code
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No changes to the Florida Evidence Code going into 2018.