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A Historical Look at Criminal Jury Instructions
July 1, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share
Criminal jury instructions are a set of directions read to the jury before their deliberations that outline the legal standards involved, how the jury should evaluate the evidence, and what behavior is expected from them.[1] Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.390 sets forth the judge’s responsibility of directing the jury with instructions. The rule states that there must be written …
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What is the GERD Defense?
June 30, 2021 Don Pumphrey, Jr. Criminal Defense Social Share
What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that affects the ring of muscle between your esophagus and stomach.[1] It occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into your esophagus.[2] This backwash, or acid reflux, irritates the lining of the esophagus and causes gas and vapor from the stomach to travel through the esophagus and expel through …
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