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Driver's license charge dropped against Florida Gators QB Harris

 
Published Jan. 16, 2015

GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback Treon Harris is no longer facing a misdemeanor charge of driving without a license.

The charge was dropped Wednesday, a day before his scheduled arraignment, and Alachua County records show the case closed. Harris' attorney, Huntley Johnson, said his client recently got his driver's license, which led to the dismissal.

Campus police stopped Harris for speeding last month. Florida defensive backs Jalen Tabor and J.C. Jackson also were in the car.

An odor of marijuana emanated from the car and two plastic bags were found inside that appeared to hold a small amount of marijuana, police said. Because the car did not belong to Harris, Tabor or Jackson, police did not charge any of them with possession.

Harris was cited for not having a license

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