Alibi Defense

Florida legal definition under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.200

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Definition: A defense asserting that the defendant was in a different location when the crime was committed. Florida requires the defense to provide notice of alibi within 10 days of the court's order.

Category: Defenses · Statute: Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.200 · Source: Florida Legislature

Understanding Alibi Defense in Florida

A defense asserting that the defendant was in a different location when the crime was committed. Florida requires the defense to provide notice of alibi within 10 days of the court's order.

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