Florida Criminal Law Resources
Bodiford Law presents our Florida Criminal Law Resource Page. Here you will find links to pages on our site that will help you research and understand Florida criminal statutes, rules, jury instructions, and even some important cases.
Florida Criminal Statutes
Commonly Charged Crimes in Florida – the actual statutes that define crimes that are common in Florida criminal courts.
Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure
Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure – commonly used rules in the criminal courts of Florida.
Florida Criminal Jury Instructions
Jury Instructions in Common Florida Criminal Cases – from the Florida Supreme Court, these instructions are what judges give to juries after they hear the evidence in a case, in order to deliberate to determine if a crime was committed. The instructions break down the statutes into the “elements”, or things the State has to prove in order to convict.
Other Florida Criminal Law Resources
Joe Bodiford’s books
Florida Criminal Cases Notebook
Cross Examination in a Nutshell
Disclaimer
The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask Bodiford Law to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail.
These Florida Criminal Law Resources are made available to you to help you understand the statutes, rules, jury instructions, and other policies that come into play. When facing a criminal charge, knowledge is power – knowing the laws that will be used in court is essential to understanding how your attorney can defend you. It also helps you help your attorney.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We understand that people facing a criminal charge are in immediate need of advice. However, we can only discuss your situation generally, and offer commentary on what may possibly happen or possible defenses. We simply cannot offer concrete advice to you until we are retained as your attorneys.