The Florida Bar 651 E. Jefferson St., Tallahassee, Florida. Credit: Google 'This Is Not Your First Rodeo': Florida Supreme Court Referee Recommends Admonishment for Attorney
"Why on Earth would you think it's a good idea to tell the witness, 'You can leave,' when that witness hasn't been cross examined yet? This is not your first rodeo," the court said.
September 27, 2024 at 05:40 PM
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What You Need to Know
- Studstill faced sanctions for speaking to a witness in violation of the court's instructions.
- Studstill was able to show that he had tested positive for COVID-19 during the trial, which was a factor in mitigating the incident.
A referee of the Supreme Court of Florida recommended an admonishment for minor misconduct, requiring an attorney to attend a professionalism workshop and pay costs totaling $3,426.61.
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