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Florida Attorney General Reports
Decided January 22, 1974Published
1Opinion of the Court
QUESTIONS:
1. Does the Florida Election Code provide a basis for criminal prosecution of apparent violations occurring in relation to the 1972 Florida Presidential Preference Primary?
2. Does Ch. 73-128, Laws of Florida, provide a basis for enforcement and prosecution of apparent violations occurring in relation to the campaign of a candidate for federal office?
SUMMARY:
The Florida Election Code (Ch. 97 through 104, F.S.) does not provide a basis for criminal prosecution of apparent violations occurring in relation to the 1972 Florida Presidential Preference Primary. However, any such act which…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Brock v. HardieSupreme Court of Florida · 1934
- State v. LlopisSupreme Court of Florida · 1971
- Smith v. ErvinSupreme Court of Florida · 1953
- Crane Company v. Richardson Construction Company, Bahamas Ltd.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1963
- Peterman v. Floriland Farms, Inc.Supreme Court of Florida · 1961