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Criminal Law & Procedure

This guide has helpful links and resources for students and practitioners of criminal law.

Florida Statutes

Official Florida Statutes- Title XLVI- Crimes defines criminal offenses and their elements, and provides for defenses, mitigation, and allotments of penalties related to each identified offense.

West's Florida Statutes Annotated - Criminal contains the text of the statute as well as citations to cases which interpret the statute, regulations pertaining to the statute, and secondary sources discussing the statute. Access via Westlaw for JU College of Law only.

Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure

Official Florida Statutes- Title XLVII- Criminal Procedure governs the procedure of all criminal cases instituted in the state of Florida.

Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure are the rules of court that govern all criminal proceedings in Florida.

West's Florida Statutes Annotated - Criminal Procedure contains the text of the rules as well as citations to cases and secondary sources which interpret the rules. Access via Westlaw for JU College of Law only.