In the demand for discovery, is the state responsible for providing all information available to the defense attorney?
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In the demand for discovery, is the state responsible for providing all information available to the defense attorney?
Asked on December 1, 2014 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
What do you mean by "all" information? Evidence should be disclosed but there is some information that does not have to be disclosed, like the name of a confidential informant unless they are going to be produced at a hearing. I would speak with a criminal defense attorney if you are in this position.
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