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Another Major Florida Court Addresses Plain Smell of Marijuana As Probable Cause
A popular legal question in Florida is whether the scent of marijuana alone can serve as probable cause for a police officer to search a vehicle. As Florida has already legalized hemp, the scent of which is indistinguishable from fresh marijuana, some courts have ruled the scent of marijuana alone cannot serve as probable cause for a vehicle search. Baxter …
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The 12-Person Jury Debate: Law in Florida and Where the Supreme Court is Headed
In Florida, current law dictates that a jury be impaneled in both felony and misdemeanor cases with only six jurors selected. Florida is one of only a few states that still relies upon six-person juries in all criminal cases, with the exception of capital felonies, which require twelve jurors to be seated. But many jurists and attorneys – including justices …
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Major Florida Supreme Court Ruling Could Change Marijuana Laws
In April, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that a proposed ballot amendment which would legalize marijuana use across the states would face a vote in the 2024 election. This means voters in Florida will have the chance to legalize the possession of up to 3 grams of marijuana for those over the age of 21. The amendment needs 60 percent …
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Florida Supreme Court Approves Ballot Measure to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
We’ve previously covered the Smart & Safe initiative to let Florida voters decide if marijuana should be legalized recreationally in the state. The Florida Supreme Court has given response to the challenge made by the Attorney General over the ballot’s language. Despite Ashley Moody claiming that the legalization initiative would confuse voters, the Supreme Court disagreed. In a 5-2 ruling, …
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What is the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas program?
Law enforcement agencies across the United States aim to protect citizens and prevent violence along with the increase of drug use and drug distribution. To help with this, the Federal government has created certain programs and entities to assist with local and state agencies. One of these programs exists in Northern Florida, frequently aiding police with the investigation and apprehension …
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Will the Supreme Court Allow Resentencing for a Florida Inmate Over a Broken Promise?
There are multiple reasons why a judge may allow a resentencing phase for a criminal case. This can include the prosecutor initiating resentencing, new evidence or legal developments, or changes in sentencing laws. One Florida inmate, however, is attempting to request a resentencing of his death penalty case based on a promise made to the victim’s mother. This page will …
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