Chapter 1 -- First Appearance and Bonds

1.01      Key Points..................................................................................................................... 1.1

           1.011    Pretrial Release................................................................................................. 1.2

           1.012    Pretrial Detention............................................................................................... 1.3

1.02      Authorities..................................................................................................................... 1.5

1.03      Tips/Notes..................................................................................................................... 1.5

1.04      Checklists/Forms........................................................................................................... 1.6

            1.041     First Appearance Checklist.............................................................................. 1.6

            1.042     Sample Advisory for First Appearance........................................................... 1.6

            1.043     Questions - Bail Determination and Eligibility for a Public Defender............. 1.8

            Chapter 1 – Case Notes

            Denial of Bail and Pretrial Detention............................................................................. 1.9

            First Appearance Bond Review..................................................................................... 1.10

            Entitlement to Release.................................................................................................... 1.10

           Amount of Bail............................................................................................................... 1.11

           Bail Criterion................................................................................................................. 1.12

           Conditions of Release.................................................................................................... 1.12

Chapter 2 - Arraignments and Pleas

2.01       Key Points..................................................................................................................... 2.1

             2.011     Right to Counsel.............................................................................................. 2.1

             2.012     Faretta Inquiry - Defendant Wishes to Proceed Pro Se.................................. 2.2

             2.013     Accepting Pleas.............................................................................................. 2.2

2.02       Authorities.................................................................................................................... 2.4

2.03       Tips/Notes.................................................................................................................... 2.5

2.04       Checklist/Forms............................................................................................................ 2.5

             2.041     Arraignment Checklist..................................................................................... 2.5

             2.042     Sample Colloquy - Arraignments.................................................................... 2.7

             2.043     Sample Colloquy - Criminal Traffic Arraignments......................................... 2.11

             2.044     Faretta Inquiry - Plea Stage ........................................................................... 2.15

             2.045     Accepting the Plea Colloquy........................................................................... 2.18

           Chapter 2 – Case Notes

             Right to Counsel............................................................................................................ 2.22

             Faretta Inquiry.............................................................................................................. 2.24

             Pleas............................................................................................................................. 2.30

Chapter 3 - Pretrial Motions

3.01      Key Points...................................................................................................................... 3.1

            3.011     Rule 3.190(a): Motions.................................................................................... 3.1

            3.012     Motion to Dismiss............................................................................................ 3.1

            3.013     Motion to Suppress Physical evidence............................................................. 3.2

            3.014     Motion to Suppress Confession or Admission................................................. 3.2

            3.015     Motion to Take Deposition to Perpetuate Testimony....................................... 3.2

            3.016     Speedy Trial.................................................................................................... 3.3

            3.017     Incompetency................................................................................................... 3.5

3.02      Authorities..................................................................................................................... 3.6

3.03      Tips/Notes..................................................................................................................... 3.6

3.04      Checklists/Forms........................................................................................................... 3.6

           Chapter 3 – Case Notes

            Motion to Dismiss.......................................................................................................... 3.7

            Motion to Suppress Physical evidence........................................................................... 3.10

            Motion to Suppress Confession or Admission............................................................... 3.13

            Motion to Take Deposition to Perpetuate Testimony..................................................... 3.23

            Speedy Trial.................................................................................................................. 3.24

            Incompetency................................................................................................................. 3.29

Chapter 4 - Conducting the Trial

4.01     Key Points...................................................................................................................... 4.1

            4.011   Waiver of Jury Trial........................................................................................... 4.1

            4.012    Steps in Jury Trial............................................................................................. 4.2

            4.013    Peremptory Challenges...................................................................................... 4.4

4.02     Authorities...................................................................................................................... 4.5 

4.03     Tips/Notes...................................................................................................................... 4.5

4.04     Checklists/Forms............................................................................................................ 4.6

            4.041     Faretta Inquiry - Trial Stage............................................................................ 4.6

            4.042     Sample Colloquy - Waiver............................................................................... 4.8

            4.043     Sample Order Waiving Jury Trial.................................................................... 4.9

            4.044     Sample Colloquy for Prospective Jurors.......................................................... 4.10

            4.045     Sample Colloquy for Note-Taking - Permitted................................................. 4.15

            4.046     Sample Colloquy for Note-Taking - Not Permitted.......................................... 4.16

            4.047     Sample Colloquy for Voir Dire........................................................................ 4.17

            4.048     Sample Colloquy for Exclusion of Witnesses................................................... 4.24

            4.049     Sample Colloquy - Discharge of Jury............................................................... 4.25

            4.050     Sample Letter to Jurors..................................................................................... 4.25

           Chapter 4 – Case Notes

           Conducting the Trial.............................................................................................4.26

           Waiver of Jury Trial............................................................................................ 4.26

           Right to a Jury Trial..............................................................................................4.27

           Jury Selection........................................................................................................4.27

           Rule of Sequestration.............................................................................................4.28

Chapter 5 - Sentencing

5.01      Key Points...................................................................................................................... 5.1

            5.011     Maximum Penalties.......................................................................................... 5.1

            5.012     Special Statutory Penalties............................................................................... 5.2

            5.013     Mandatory Costs.............................................................................................. 5.2

            5.014     Discretionary Costs.......................................................................................... 5.5

            5.015     Probation.......................................................................................................... 5.6

            5.016     Conditions of Probation................................................................................... 5.7

            5.017     Restitution........................................................................................................ 5.8

            5.018     Modification of Probation Terms..................................................................... 5.9

            5.019     Violations of Probation.................................................................................... 5.9

            5.020     Sentencing After Probation Violation............................................................... 5.12

5.02      Authorities..................................................................................................................... 5.13

5.03      Tips/Notes..................................................................................................................... 5.13

5.04      Checklists/Forms........................................................................................................... 5.13

            Chapter 5 – Case Notes
                     
            Sentencing.................................................................................................................... 5.14

            Costs.............................................................................................................................5.15

            Probation......................................................................................................................5.15

Chapter 6 - Post Trial Motions

6.01       Key Points..................................................................................................................... 6.1

             6.011     Time Periods................................................................................................... 6.1

             6.012     Motion for New Trial or Arrest of Judgment.................................................. 6.1

             6.013     Grounds for New Trial................................................................................... 6.2

             6.014     Grounds for Arrest of Judgment...................................................................... 6.3

             6.015     Rule 3.691: Post Trial Release....................................................................... 6.3

             6.016     Rule 3.800: Correction, Reduction and Modification of Sentence.................. 6.3

             6.017     Rule 3.850: Vacate, Set Aside or Correct Sentence by Defendant.................. 6.4

6.02      Authorities..................................................................................................................... 6.5

6.03      Tips/Notes..................................................................................................................... 6.5

6.04      Checklists/Forms........................................................................................................... 6.5

            Chapter 6 – Case Notes

           Motion for New Trial.....................................................................................................6.6

           Motion for Arrest of Judgment........................................................................................6.7

Chapter 7 - Contempt and Sanctions   

7.01      Key Points...................................................................................................................... 7.1

            7.011     Definitions....................................................................................................... 7.1

            7.012     Direct Criminal Contempt................................................................................ 7.2

            7.013     Indirect Criminal Contempt.............................................................................. 7.2

7.02      Authorities..................................................................................................................... 7.3

7.03      Tips/Notes..................................................................................................................... 7.3

7.04      Checklists/Forms........................................................................................................... 7.4

            7.041     Direct Contempt Checklist............................................................................... 7.5

            7.042     Indirect Contempt Checklist............................................................................. 7.6

            Case Notes – Chapter 7

              Contempt...................................................................................................................... 7.7

              Contempt Procedure.....................................................................................................7.7

              Indirect Contempt.........................................................................................................7.8

              Direct Contempt...........................................................................................................7.9

Chapter 8 - Disqualification

8.01     Key Points...................................................................................................................... 8.1

            8.011     Voluntary Recusal............................................................................................ 8.1

            8.012     Disclosure........................................................................................................ 8.2

            8.013     Motions for Disqualification of Judge.............................................................. 8.2

            8.014     If Prejudice is claimed..................................................................................... 8.3

            8.015     Motion Claiming Prejudice Against Subsequent Judge.................................... 8.6

            8.016     If Appealed, Do Not File a Response.............................................................. 8.6

8.02     Authorities..................................................................................................................... 8.6

8.03     Tips/Notes..................................................................................................................... 8.6

8.04     Checklists/Forms........................................................................................................... 8.7

            8.041     Disqualification Checklist................................................................................ 8.7

            8.042     Recusal Form................................................................................................... 8.7

            Chapter 8 – Case Notes

           Criterion for Recusal....................................................................................................... 8.8

           Judicial Conduct.............................................................................................................. 8.8

           Judicial Comment........................................................................................................... 8.10

           Disqualification Motion and Hearing............................................................................. 8.11

           Successor Judge............................................................................................................. 8.12