Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

can someone be arrested and charged for a crime on just the word of an eye witness and no other evidence?


Asked on 3/10/11, 12:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Hunter Chamberlin Chamberlin Butler & Crowe, P.A.

Yes. They can be arrested and charged. However, being convicted of the offense is an entirely different thing. Often, though, if you get a lawyer involved early enough, the attorney may be successful working a deal with the state to avoid charges, or to get them to file reduced charges.

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Good luck.

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Answered on 3/10/11, 12:45 pm


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