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Table of Contents Page Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii I . Introduction to Sexual Violence Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 A. How Big is the Problem ...........................................2 B. Types of Offenses ................................................4 C. Definitions .....................................................5 D. Stranger v. Nonstranger Rape .......................................8 E. Psychological Effects of Rape. ......................................10 II . Sexual Violence Statutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 A. 794 Sexual Battery ..............................................13 1. Specific Sexual Battery Offenses. ................................14 2. Consent. ..................................................16 3. Use of Force ...............................................17 4. Intent ....................................................17 5. Physically Helpless to Resist ...................................18 6. Person in Familial or Custodial Authority .........................20 B. 787 Kidnapping, False Imprisonment, Luring or Enticing a Child ..........21 C. 800 Lewdness; Indecent Exposure. ..................................22 1. Double Jeopardy in Lewd or Lascivious Cases . .....................24 D. 826 Incest .....................................................26 E. 827 Sexual Performance by a Child. .................................27 F. 847 Obscenity, Child Pornography, Computer Facilitated Offenses .........28 G. 825 Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation ...............................29 H. 784 Stalking ...................................................30 I. 787 Human Trafficking. ..........................................31 III . Procedures & Trial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 A. Pretrial .......................................................35 Introduction to Sexual Violence Issues iii
1. Bond ....................................................35 iv Florida Sexual Violence Benchbook a. First Appearance and Setting Bond. ..........................35 b. Factors to Consider and Conditions of Release .................37 c. Pretrial Detention and Arthur Hearings ......................38 d. Notice to Victims ........................................41 2. Statute of Limitations ........................................42 a. Criminal Cases. .........................................42 b. Civil Actions ...........................................43 3. Charging Issues . ............................................43 a. Informations ...........................................43 b. Statement of Particulars . ..................................45 c. Double Jeopardy ........................................46 4. Discovery. .................................................48 a. Proper handling of sensitive witnesses and evidence . .............48 b. Handling child pornography evidence . .......................49 c. Depositions . ...........................................51 5. Motions for Psychological Testing of Victims ......................52 6. Managing the Courtroom .....................................54 a. Maintaining safety and decorum ............................54 b. When and how to close a courtroom .........................54 B. Pleas .........................................................56 1. Voluntary and Knowing ......................................56 2. Withdrawing Pleas. ..........................................59 3. Victim Input ..............................................60 C. Trial .........................................................61 1. Jury Selection ..............................................61 2. Evidence . .................................................63 a. Rape Shield Law. ........................................63 b. Privileged Communications ................................64 i. Spousal Privilege of Marital Communication .................65 ii. Communications with care providers .......................66 1. Psychotherapist – Patient Privilege. ..............................66 2. Sexual Assault Counselor – Victim Privilege .......................67 3. Doctor – Patient Confidentiality ...............................68
Page 1 and 2: 2 0 1 1 Florida Sexual Violence Ben
Page 6 and 7: iii. Certain Privileges Abrogated i
Page 8 and 9: Introduction Florida’s Sexual Vio
Page 10 and 11: I. Introduction to Sexual Violence
Page 12 and 13: that there were 248,280 rapes/sexua
Page 14 and 15: • Kidnapping, False Imprisonment,
Page 16 and 17: Penetration - means some entry into
Page 18 and 19: cases where the victim did not know
Page 20 and 21: • Actual psychogenic amnesia whic
Page 22 and 23: II. Sexual Violence Statutes A. Sex
Page 24 and 25: Section 794 .011 (3), Florida Statu
Page 26 and 27: victim to offer physical resistance
Page 28 and 29: that leads to a charge under this s
Page 30 and 31: the facts of this case, the defenda
Page 32 and 33: as it is in sexual battery cases. A
Page 34 and 35: attery and commission of a lewd act
Page 36 and 37: or within 4 years after the injured
Page 38 and 39: estiality, masturbation, or sadomas
Page 40 and 41: substantial emotional distress in s
Page 42 and 43: physical intimidation on their vict
Page 44 and 45: A. Pretrial 1. Bond III. Procedures
Page 46 and 47: 19. Home invasion robbery; 20. Act
Page 48 and 49: serious criminal offenses, posing a
Page 50 and 51: 3.133 and the person has been relea
Page 52 and 53: sexual battery that would be a firs
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the charged offense(s), charging mu
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lenity as set forth in subsection (
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If the court orders the deposition
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which reveals that minor’s identi
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to such an examination.” 251 “I
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1) Closure is necessary to prevent
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To determine voluntariness the judg
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must inquire whether counsel for th
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C. Trial 1. Jury Selection Since se
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naire is used, it will be helpful t
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i. Spousal Privilege of Marital Com
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There is no privilege under section
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may not be discussed with, any pers
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and moral consciousness that should
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other specialized knowledge will as
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Finally, any witness may have their
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ment, the time at which the stateme
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victim’s testimony in both famili
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DNA testing, like other types of sc
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ing, no evidence offered by the def
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. Other Defenses i. Alibi What is a
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The affirmative defense of duress i
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for attempt under rule 3.510(a) was
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D. Post Trial Issues 1. Post Trial
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“In reviewing the circuit court
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will appear in the court to which t
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At a sentencing hearing, “the cou
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) The defendant was an accomplice t
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statement under oath to the office
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The state has a compelling interest
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4. The Jessica Lunsford Act - Proba
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823.07, s. 847.0125, s. 847.0134, o
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pursuant to s. 943.0435, may not be
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IV. Sexual Violence Injunctions Sex
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4. Refrain from contacting the chil
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V. Matters Related to Sexual Assaul
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C. Violence Against Women Act The V
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VI. Appendix Standard Jury Instruct
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for Injunction for Protection Again
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JUDICIA
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What should I do next? After you co
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _______
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Where can I look for more informati
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SECTION III. CASE HISTORY AND REASO
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME CO
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I certify that a copy of this docum
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TRANSCRIPT PREPARED BY A COURT REPO
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME CO
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Special Notes . . . If you fear tha
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2. Respondent's last known place of
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YOU ARE ADVISED THAT IN THIS COURT:
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____ a. Respondent shall not use or
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employment {list address of current
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COPIES TO: Sheriff of _____________
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police reports, or anything that mi
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The court hereby appoints the State
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