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Definition: A person who is charged alongside one or more other defendants in the same criminal case. Co-defendants may be tried together (joint trial) or separately (severance) depending on the circumstances.
Category: Court Process · Statute: Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.152 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Co-Defendant in Florida
A person who is charged alongside one or more other defendants in the same criminal case. Co-defendants may be tried together (joint trial) or separately (severance) depending on the circumstances.
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