Ruling on constitutionality of FL Sexual Predators Act [FL DCA]

Ruling on constitutionality of FL Sexual Predators Act [FL DCA]

January 15, 2003 05:30:00 pm

Espindola v. State, Florida 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal, January 15, 2003 [ruling that the Florida Sexual Predators Act is unconstitutional]. Read the opinion here [PDF]. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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