Criminal Law & Procedure
A guide designed to provide students with sources related to criminal law and procedure.
Primary Law
Florida Statutes and Rules of Court
- Florida Statute- Title XLVI- CrimesThis Title of the Florida Code defines criminal offenses and their elements, and provides for defenses, mitigation, and allotments of penalties related to each identified offense.
- Florida Statute- Title XLVII- Criminal ProcedureThis Title of the Florida Code governs the procedure of all criminal cases instituted in the state of Florida.
- Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure (As of October 1, 2022)The Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure are the rules of court that govern all criminal proceedings.
- LexisNexis Florida Rules of Court Annotated 2022Volume 2 includes an annotated version of the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure.
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Secondary Sources
Encyclopedias
Legal Encyclopedia articles are good for a general introduction to an area of law.
- 14 Fla. Jur 2d. Criminal Law- Procedure SummaryCovers the procedural criminal law of Florida; including, topics such as arrests, search and seizure, confessions and admissions, new trials and appeals.
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Local and Remote access for NSU College of Law only. - 16 Fla. Jur 2d Criminal Law- Substantive Principles/OffensesCoverage includes in-depth discussion of crime legislation, elements and classification of offenses, defenses to criminal offenses, and other substantive information regarding particular offenses.
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Treatises
Treatises contain detailed coverage and practical tips. These contain thorough explanations of the law and citations to relevant cases, statutes, regulations and other secondary sources.
- Florida Criminal Practice and ProcedureJenifer M. Harris and Patrick N. Harris
This practice guide provides step-by-step guidance on many procedural issues and practice topics that arise in Florida criminal courts.
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Local and Remote access for NSU College of Law only. - Florida Criminal Practice & Procedure--Florida Practice SeriesMichael Ufferman
West's Criminal Law Practice Series discusses substantive legal topics relevant to Florida criminal law.
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Local and Remote Access for NSU College of Law only. - Florida Criminal Defense Trial Manual (LexisNexis)Trisha Zeller
The Florida Criminal Defense Trial Manual contains thorough coverage of the most commonly prosecuted felony proceedings in the state of Florida.
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