{"id":540,"date":"2020-03-14T19:53:46","date_gmt":"2020-03-14T23:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sarasotacriminalattorneyblog.com\/?p=540"},"modified":"2024-08-29T15:27:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T19:27:42","slug":"florida-court-discusses-waiver-of-statute-of-limitations-argument","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sarasotadefenseattorney.com\/blog\/florida-court-discusses-waiver-of-statute-of-limitations-argument\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Court Discusses Waiver of Statute of Limitations Argument"},"content":{"rendered":"

Criminal matters typically involve an evaluation of what strategy is most likely to result in a successful outcome, whether it is asserting an affirmative defense, seeking a deal on a lesser charge, or some other plan. In some instances, if a criminal defendant chooses one plan of action, it may preclude him or her from asserting other defenses. For example, the issue of whether a defendant that argues the statute of limitations bars criminal charges is entitled to a jury instruction of a lesser included offense on the same charges was recently addressed by a Florida appellate court, in a case<\/a> in which the defendant was charged with sexual battery. \u00a0If you are faced with charges of sexual battery or any other sex crime, it is critical to meet with an experienced Sarasota sex crime attorney to discuss what plan of action is most appropriate in your case.<\/p>\n

Procedural History of the Case<\/p>\n

Reportedly, the defendant was charged with armed sexual battery. Before the trial, he moved to have the charge dismissed, arguing that it was not filed within the statute of limitations. The court denied the defendant\u2019s motion, and the case proceeded to trial. Following the prosecution\u2019s case in chief, the defendant waived his right to argue the statute of limitations so that the jury could be instructed on the lesser included offense of sexual battery. The State argued that the defendant could not waive the right, and the court agreed, declining to instruct the jury regarding the sexual battery. The defendant was convicted of armed sexual battery, after which he appealed, arguing the court erred in refusing to instruct the jury on the lesser included offense.<\/p>\n

Right to a Jury Instruction Regarding a Lesser Included Offense<\/p>\n

On appeal, the court stated that under Florida law, a criminal defendant cannot have a charge dismissed pursuant to the statute of limitations and then latter waive the statute of limitations argument as to lesser included offenses arising out of the dismissed charge. In other words, if the defendant gets charges dismissed based on the statute of limitations, he or she cannot then waive the statute of limitations as to other crimes arising out of the same criminal transaction.<\/p>\n

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