Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
evidence
If a person was arrested on hear say and there is no evidence on the crime can the person arrested be convicted. the reason I am asking this question is because my nephew was arrested for sexual molestion but there is no evidence against him and I was wondering if he can be convicted and thrown in prison for this.
Asked on 5/25/02, 1:04 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Dan Akes
C. Daniel Akes, Attorney at Law
Re: evidence
A person cannot be convicted on no evidence. However, if someone says he or she saw him commit the act, that is evidence sufficient for a conviction. Usually, the victim testifies, and that is enough for a jury to find him guilty if it chooses. Your nephew needs a lawyer.
Dan
Answered on 5/28/02, 10:57 am
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