Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

depositions

My brother is in jail for a sex crime. He gave a statement to the police on the day of his arrest. The victim also gave s tatement that day. 8 months later, our attorney has depositioned the victim, but says that my brother will not be depositioned or questioned again by the state attorney. Why would the state attorney not deposition him or want to hear his side?


Asked on 10/07/08, 5:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: depositions

Defendants are never deposed. he can take the stand at trial if he so chooses.

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Answered on 10/07/08, 5:52 pm


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