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State v. Forbes

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  • 536 So. 2d 356
  • 1988 WL 138537

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  • finding by trial court that defendant had strong motivation to be rehabilitated and participation in drug rehabilitation program constitute valid reason for departure
  • finding by the trial judge of defendant’s strong motivation to be rehabilitated and his participation in drug rehabilitation program constitute a valid reason for departure
  • in cocaine sale and possession case, no abuse of discretion in downward departure where defendant showed motivation to be rehabilitated and sentence would allow him to participate in on-site drug rehabilitation program

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Judges: Hubbart, Nesbitt and Baskin

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