Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
Can you accept a plea in a criminal case (Florida) if hearing is not a "plea hearing" (ie it is a "competency hearing"). Also does plea have to be in writing?
Asked on 10/15/09, 9:34 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose
The Orsini & Rose Law Firm
A plea can be accepted at any time, so long as the judge agrees. There is no requirement that a plea be in writing. Putting pleas in writing is more of a "CYA" move by judges and prosecutors.
Answered on 10/15/09, 10:21 pm
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