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\nA criminal conviction does not always end the legal process. Florida law allows convicted defendants to seek postconviction relief when constitutional violations, including ineffective assistance of counsel, may have affected the fairness of a trial. A recent Florida decision<\/a> demonstrates that courts must carefully evaluate claims alleging that trial counsel failed to investigate or present critical expert testimony. When a defendant raises a legally sufficient claim that is not conclusively disproven by the record, an evidentiary hearing may be required before relief can be denied. If you are charged with a crime, it is wise to consult an experienced Tampa criminal defense attorney about your rights.<\/p>\n

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

Allegedly, the defendant was convicted of two counts of unlawful sexual battery involving a minor and received a 15-year prison sentence followed by two years of probation. After the defendant’s direct appeal was unsuccessful, the defendant sought postconviction relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850, raising numerous claims that trial counsel had provided ineffective assistance.\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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A criminal conviction does not always end the legal process. Florida law allows convicted defendants to seek postconviction relief when constitutional violations, including ineffective assistance of counsel, may have affected the fairness of a trial. A recent Florida decision demonstrates that courts must carefully evaluate claims alleging that trial counsel failed to investigate or present […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1952","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sex-crimes"],"yoast_head":"\nFlorida Court Weighs Value of Expert Evidence in Criminal Cases — Tampa Criminal Lawyer Blog — June 27, 2026<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A criminal conviction does not always end the legal process. 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