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Johnston v. State

Citations

  • 497 So. 2d 863
  • 11 Fla. L. Weekly 585

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  • although never qualified as an expert, police officer had working knowledge of blood detection testing
  • an objection and motion for mistrial occurring after four additional questions had been asked and answered complied with the contemporaneous objection rule
  • objection and motion for mistrial made after four additional questions had been asked and answered
  • lack of harm to the intended victim deemed irrelevant where Kansas felony of committing a terroristic threat upheld as prior felony involving the use or threat of violence to the person
  • in determining whether a defendant has knowingly and intelligently waived his right to counsel, a trial court should inquire into, among other things: defendant's age, mental status, and lack of knowledge and experience in a criminal proceeding

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Judges: Adkins

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