Secondary sources help explain the law, but they are not the law. They are a good place to begin any research project to gain a broad understanding of the topic. Below is a list of resources useful for researching Florida criminal law and procedure topics.
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14 Fla. Jur 2d. Criminal Law- Procedure Summary - Westlaw covers the criminal procedural law of Florida; including topics such as arrests, search and seizure, confessions and admissions, new trials,and appeals. Access via Westlaw for JU College of Law only.
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16 Fla. Jur 2d Criminal Law- Substantive Principles/Offenses - Westlaw includes in-depth discussion of crime legislation, elements and classification of criminal offenses, defenses to criminal offenses, and other substantive information regarding criminal offenses. Access via Westlaw for JU College of Law only.
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Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases are prepared by the Florida Supreme Court Criminal Jury Instructions Committee. They are a good starting point when trying to understand the elements of criminal offenses because they include instructions on the elements of most offenses, as well as citations to relevant case law and statutes.
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Florida Criminal Practice and Procedure - Lexis - This treatise provides analysis of all stages and aspects of Florida criminal proceeding, from arrest to appeal. It includes citations to statutes and cases (both Florida and federal) and practical advice and strategy for defending criminal offenses. Access via Lexis for JU College of Law only.
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Florida Criminal Practice & Procedure--Florida Practice Series - Westlaw - This treatise provides a comprehensive guide to pretrial criminal procedure, investigation of criminal offenses, and the stages of a criminal trial. Access via Westlaw for JU College of Law only.
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Florida Criminal Defense Trial Manual (Lexis) - This manual provides detailed analysis of topics such as arrest, search and seizure, Miranda warnings, line-up procedures, inchoate crimes, check offenses, sexual battery offenses, and drug offenses. It also includes recent case law changes and analysis of the essential elements of each offense. Access via Lexis for JU College of Law only.
