00:10 | - Good morning, everybody.
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00:11 | We are here today for the sentencing of defendant, John Smith.
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00:14 | As you know, Mr. Smith is charged with one count of possession of controlled substance.
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00:19 | A third degree felony in the state of Florida.
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00:22 | I have reviewed all written mitigation and aggravation that was provided by both parties in this case.
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00:28 | Are the parties ready to proceed?
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00:29 | - Yes, Your Honor, the State's ready to proceed.
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00:32 | Yes, Your Honor, defense as well.
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00:33 | Mr. Prosecutor, before sentence is imposed, please provide me all of the defendant's prior criminal history.
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00:41 | - Your Honor, the defendant has no prior criminal history known to the State.
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00:45 | - [Judge] Thank you, Counsel.
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00:46 | Will the defendant please rise.
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00:51 | Mr. Smith, having taken into consideration the mitigation and the aggravation in this case, |
00:56 | I am imposing a sentence of 18 months of probation, given your lack of criminal history, a period of incarceration would not be appropriate.
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01:05 | Does the prosecution or defense want to be heard before adjourning for the day?
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