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cross-examination defense in Florida

10 Florida opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Florida courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. López Bros.green
prsupreme · 1927 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Applying Binger as an evidentiary rule (rather than as a guide to discretion) relegates the "powerful instrument"6 of cross-examination to an afterthought. 6See State v. Eddon, 36 P. 139, 142 (Wash. 1894) ("It is the experience of every court and every lawyer that cross-examination is the most powerful instrument known to the law in eliciting truth or in discovering error in statements made in chief, whether that error arise from mistaken judgment and careless observation and expression, or from a corrupt desire and intention to pervert the truth."). - 19 - Finally, I would note that treating

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Granados v. Zehrgreen
fladistctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019As the Florida Supreme Court has observed, "the crucible of cross-examination is well-suited for gleaning meritorious from non- meritorious claims." Eppler v. Tarmac Am., Inc., 752 So. 2d 592, 595-96 (Fla. 2000); see also Burns v. Freund, 49 So. 2d 592 , 595 (Fla. 1950) ("The purpose of the cross- examination is to test the truth of witness, to sift, modify, or explain what has been said, to develop new or old facts in a view favorable to the cross-examiner, or even to discredit the witness."); Granados v. Zehr, 979 So. 2d 1155, 1158 (Fla. 5th DCA 2008) ("[A]llegations of inconsistency, nondis

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Eppler v. Tarmac America, Inc.green
fla · 2000 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019As the Florida Supreme Court has observed, "the crucible of cross-examination is well-suited for gleaning meritorious from non- meritorious claims." Eppler v. Tarmac Am., Inc., 752 So. 2d 592, 595-96 (Fla. 2000); see also Burns v. Freund, 49 So. 2d 592 , 595 (Fla. 1950) ("The purpose of the cross- examination is to test the truth of witness, to sift, modify, or explain what has been said, to develop new or old facts in a view favorable to the cross-examiner, or even to discredit the witness."); Granados v. Zehr, 979 So. 2d 1155, 1158 (Fla. 5th DCA 2008) ("[A]llegations of inconsistency, nondis

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Parker v. Stategreen
fla · 1985 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012With respect to the cross-examination of the defense’s penalty-phase expert, this Court has stated that “it is proper for a party to fully inquire into the history utilized by the expert to determine whether the expert’s opinion has a proper basis.” Parker v. State, 476 So.2d 134, 139 (Fla.1985).

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Rodgers v. Stategreen
fla · 2006 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010Ault argues that in Rodgers v. State, 934 So.2d 1207, 1216 (Fla.2006), this Court found a due process right to be present during an in-chambers discussion between the two defense attorneys and the trial judge concerning counsels’ internal disagreement over the cross-examination of defense wit nesses.

2010Ault argues that in Rodgers v. State, 934 So.2d 1207, 1216 (Fla.2006), this Court found a due process right to be present during an in-chambers discussion between the two defense attorneys and the trial judge concerning counsels' internal disagreement over the cross-examination of defense witnesses.

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Jenkins v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Once there is an attempt on cross-examination to show improper influence, motive, or recent fabrication, the witness' "`prior consistent statements are admissible on the redirect examination or through subsequent witnesses to show the consistency of the witness' [sic] trial testimony.'" Foburg v. State, 744 So.2d 1175, 1179 (Fla. 2d DCA 1999) (quoting Jenkins v. State, 547 So.2d 1017, 1020 (Fla. 1st DCA 1989)). *1029 The requirement is not, as Mr. Ross contends, that the defense must have had the opportunity to cross-examine Lakeisha and Corbie Jones after the State introduced their taped stat

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Foburg v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Once there is an attempt on cross-examination to show improper influence, motive, or recent fabrication, the witness' "`prior consistent statements are admissible on the redirect examination or through subsequent witnesses to show the consistency of the witness' [sic] trial testimony.'" Foburg v. State, 744 So.2d 1175, 1179 (Fla. 2d DCA 1999) (quoting Jenkins v. State, 547 So.2d 1017, 1020 (Fla. 1st DCA 1989)). *1029 The requirement is not, as Mr. Ross contends, that the defense must have had the opportunity to cross-examine Lakeisha and Corbie Jones after the State introduced their taped stat

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Turtle v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996See Turtle v. State, 600 So.2d 1214 (Fla. 1st DCA 1992).

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State v. Castillogreen
fla · 1986 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993Finally, Pottgen complains that the state’s cross-examination of a defense witness erroneously implied that he had committed an offense of which the prosecutor had no direct evidence. 3 See State v. Castillo, 486 So.2d 565, 565-66 (Fla.1986).

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United States v. Rafael Castro-Ayongreen
ca9 · 1976 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
1 sentence

1983As stated in United States v. Castro-Ayon, 537 F.2d 1055, 1057 (9th Cir.1976), these changes represented a conscious choice "to include grand jury proceedings within the ambit of `other proceedings.'" This conclusion is supported by the Conference Committee Report which expressly states, "The rule as adopted covers statements before a grand jury." H.Rep.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Florida. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Binger v. King Pest Control green
fla · 1981
1 sentence

2019Applying Binger as an evidentiary rule (rather than as a guide to discretion) relegates the "powerful instrument"6 of cross-examination to an afterthought. 6See State v. Eddon, 36 P. 139, 142 (Wash. 1894) ("It is the experience of every court and every lawyer that cross-examination is the most powerful instrument known to the law in eliciting truth or in discovering error in statements made in chief, whether that error arise from mistaken judgment and careless observation and expression, or from a corrupt desire and intention to pervert the truth."). - 19 - Finally, I would note that treating

12019–2019
Crawford v. Washington green
scotus · 2004
2 sentences

2012The Supreme Court has stated the cross-examination requirement in very general terms: “Our cases have thus remained faithful to the Framers’ understanding: Testimonial statements of witnesses absent from trial have been admitted only where the declarant is unavailable, and only where the defendant has had a prior opportunity to cross-examine.” Crawford, 541 U.S. at 59 , 124 S.Ct. 1354 .

2012The Supreme Court has stated the cross-examination requirement in very general terms: “Our cases have thus remained faithful to the Framers’ understanding: Testimonial statements of witnesses absent from trial have been admitted only where the declarant is unavailable, and only where the defendant has had a prior opportunity to cross-examine.” Crawford, 541 U.S. at 59 , 124 S.Ct. 1354 .

12012–2012
Thompson v. State green
fladistctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2012Crawford does not require similarity of motive in the previous judicial proceeding or mention a “meaningful” opportunity for cross-examination. 3 In Thompson v. State, 995 So.2d 532 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008), the Second District dealt with a similar issue.

12012–2012
Secada v. Weinstein green
fladistctapp · 1990
1 sentence

1996Cf. Secada v. Weinstein, 563 So.2d 172 (Fla. 3d DCA 1990).

11996–1996
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

1986The record furnishes a sufficient basis for us to conclude that an attorney's cross-examination of defense counsel and of the state attorney may have shown that appellant was entitled to a new trial in accordance with the standards of Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984) and Knight v. State, 394 So.2d 997 (Fla. 1981).

1986The record furnishes a sufficient basis for us to conclude that an attorney's cross-examination of defense counsel and of the state attorney may have shown that appellant was entitled to a new trial in accordance with the standards of Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984) and Knight v. State, 394 So.2d 997 (Fla. 1981).

11986–1986
Knight v. State green
fla · 1981
1 sentence

1986The record furnishes a sufficient basis for us to conclude that an attorney's cross-examination of defense counsel and of the state attorney may have shown that appellant was entitled to a new trial in accordance with the standards of Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed.2d 674 (1984) and Knight v. State, 394 So.2d 997 (Fla. 1981).

11986–1986

Statutes the citing opinions construe

FL § 921.141 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NY 65 (1896–2024) TX 17 (1924–2020) IL 17 (1966–2025) MI 12 (1933–2024) CA 11 (1938–2022) FL 10 (1983–2019) PA 9 (1936–2019) RI 9 (1993–2021) CT 9 (1972–2020) AZ 7 (1973–2023) WA 6 (1910–2015) MA 6 (1978–2023) MO 5 (1973–2023) MD 5 (1983–2001) GA 5 (1983–2010) IN 5 (1989–2013) NM 4 (1998–2025) KY 4 (2013–2024) AL 4 (1954–1986) IA 4 (1949–2020) MS 4 (1990–1998) LA 4 (1953–2011) VA 4 (1922–2017) TN 3 (1922–1993) DC 3 (1976–2019) OH 3 (2004–2022) SC 3 (2004–2018) WI 2 (1994–2007) WY 2 (2008–2010) OK 2 (1975–2007) ME 2 (1985–2004) NC 2 (1997–2004)

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