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· 11/17/1989

Pama v. State

Citations

  • 552 So. 2d 309
  • 1989 WL 137721

How courts have described this case

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  • determining that the State adequately proved substance was marijuana based on experienced law enforcement officer's examination and identification of the substance
  • finding that the State proved a substance was cannabis based on the testimony of an experienced law enforcement officer who examined and identified the substance
  • finding that the State proved a substance was cannabis based on the testimony of an experienced law enforcement officer who examined and identified the substance
  • noting that deputy sheriff testified as to estimate of weight, without wrappings and excess water, of marijuana bales, which were so damp from bilge water that the bales “seeped” water in truck
  • permitting \an experienced law enforcement officer\ to identify marijuana based on visual examination
  • \It is not necessary for the [S]tate to prove the identification of marijuana by chemical or scientific means.\

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Judges: Parker

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