Tampa, FL asked in Criminal Law for Florida

Q: If their was evidence in a case; for example a confession to a crime without proof the crime was committed, can certain

motions be filed to get recording suppressed. If their was evidence later of a recanted statement and their alleged involvement in the crime but prosecution took no interest in a sworn statement from alleged victim

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Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Ocala, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Depending on the circumstances involved and the jurisdiction in which you are litigating, you should have received discovery and your attorney would have an opportunity to review the discovery and take depositions...Recantations would be fair game in a trial and would be used by you in your defense.

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