Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in Florida
can the federal court find the defendent guilty even with no solid evidence, just going on an agents testimony with him not being there physically nor seeing it first hand but on assumption?
Asked on 2/09/10, 6:27 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose
The Orsini & Rose Law Firm
If the evidence is sufficient to prove a person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, even if the evidence is circumstantial, then the person can be convicted. However, hearsay evidence alone may not be sufficient to convict a person unless the evidence falls under a firmly rooted exception to the hearsay rule, because that evidence may violate the constitutional right to confront witnesses. You should speak with a federal criminal lawyer.
Answered on 2/15/10, 3:03 pm