Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Hi, What exactly is a presider?

I am being accused of Misdemeanor Battery and instead of a judge it says Presider..

Is that the same thing as a judge?

thanks


Asked on 2/10/10, 4:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

I have never heard that, but what you probably heard was that someone would preside over your case; it must be a judge. By Florida constitution, only elected County court judges can hear misdemeanors.

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Answered on 2/15/10, 6:49 am


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