Seattle1
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I believe each co-defendant defense has tried to change venue including LR just before he became state witness and accepted a plea deal! CA attempted this on the eve of jury selection.It sounds like they are alleging that Donna can't get Tallahassee defense Attorneys to take her case because of the bad media publicity they're claiming the family has had. That likely explains why she has a Miami attorney who does white-collar crimes. They will undoubtedly be looking to change venue on this.
Seems to me that Rule 3.240. Change of Venue is very generous in the provisions for a change of venue on the ground that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had in the county where the case is pending for any reason other than the interest and prejudice of the trial judge, yet ALL previous defense Motions have failed.
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Rule 3.240. Change of Venue
Rule 3.240. Change of Venue (a) Grounds for Motion. –The state or the defendant may move for a change of venue on the ground that a fair and impartial trial cannot be had in the county where…