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Should a criminal defense lawyer be sanctioned for altering a lineup during a state deposition?

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 According to the Florida Supreme Court, the answer is yes, for 3 years! Three years even though the Lawyer was simply trying to test the witness’ ability to pick out the witness. The court explained that the lawyer’s subjective intent was irrelevant. Rumpole covers it here. And here is the order. 

I can’t help to wonder what would have happened to a prosecutor who puts up false testimony at a hearing or trial. 



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