Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Bounced check

If a person is accused of a crime of passing a bad check, a warrant was issued 24 years ago. The person has no knowledge of the alleged crime and request information on the subject matter from authorities, which refused to disclose information. Doesn't that person have the right to know details on the crime he or she is accused of?


Asked on 10/21/08, 8:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: Bounced check

Yes. The State Attorney's Office must provide all the information they have regarding the crime. Of course, the file is so old, they may not have much. They're not required to give you what they don't have.

Don't complain, though. If they don't have enough information to prosecute, they have to dismiss.

Also, you should see a defense attorney. At least one defense immediately comes to mind because the warrant sat so long. I'm sure you have many other defenses as well, and a good defense lawyer will pick them up right away.

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Answered on 10/21/08, 11:53 pm


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