Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Is it it legal for the judge to declare a person guilty before having a trial? What happened to innocent until proven guilty


Asked on 3/15/10, 3:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

It is absolutely not legal. You are innocent unless proben guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and that presumption stays with you until a verdice is rendered. Talk to your attorney about whether it is appropriate to recuse that judge.

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Answered on 3/20/10, 6:51 pm


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