Category Archives: Murder Homicide
Arguing Self-Defense in a Florida Murder Trial
Generally speaking, when you are on trial for a criminal offense in Florida, you have the right to present any theory to the jury so long as there is some evidence to support it. For example, if you claim you acted in self-defense in shooting someone, you can ask the judge to instruct the… Read More »
Can the Police Record Your Conversations With Another Suspect?
It is well understood that Florida law enforcement must advise a criminal suspect of their right to remain silent prior to a custodial interrogation. This is part of the famous Miranda warning. But what about a situation where you are in police custody and make a potentially incriminating statement to a fellow suspect? Could… Read More »
Is Throwing the Gun Away “Tampering” with Evidence?
Under Florida law, it is a felony for someone to tamper with evidence. But what exactly is “tampering”? Let’s say Karl shoots Dave with a gun. Karl then flees the scene and tosses the gun into a sewer. The police eventually arrest Karl and charge him with shooting Dave. Can they also charge him… Read More »
