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State v. Cote

Citations

  • 487 So. 2d 1039
  • 11 Fla. L. Weekly 137

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  • holding that the causing of fear and resulting psychological trauma is by statutory definition an inherent component of the crimes of assault and aggravated assault
  • causing fear and resulting psychological trauma is by statutory definition an inherent component of the crimes of assault and aggravated assault
  • psychological impact on the victim is an invalid reason for departure where defendant is convicted of aggravated assault because it is, by statutory definition, an essential element of that crime

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Judges: Adkins

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