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Florida Men Convicted of “Maritime Theft” Over Decision to Free Sharks

By Joshi Law Firm, PA |

It is quite extraordinary for a federal judge to openly criticize the government’s decision to prosecute a defendant, especially in a decision upholding that defendant’s conviction. Yet that is what recently happened in the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, where a three-judge panel affirmed the convictions of two men charged… Read More »

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When Are “Co-Conspirator” Statements Admissible in a Florida Criminal Trial?

By Joshi Law Firm, PA |

In federal criminal trials, parties typically cannot introduce hearsay as evidence. A hearsay statement is one that is made out-of-court and offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted. “Phil told me that he saw Pam robbing the store” is an example of inadmissible hearsay. Phil could testify as to what he saw,… Read More »

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