Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
can a judge hear a criminal case when he is friends or related to the victom
Asked on 3/31/11, 11:38 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jennifer Jacobs
Law Offices of Jennifer A. Jacobs, LLC
The Judge should not hear such a case. If the Judge does not recuse himself, the defense attorney should file a Motion to Recuse.
Answered on 3/31/11, 1:24 pm
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