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Manslaughter; aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult; aggravated manslaughter of a child; aggravated manslaughter of an officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic in Florida
Manslaughter; aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult; aggravated manslaughter of a child; aggravated manslaughter of an officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 782.07. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 782.07.
What is the penalty for manslaughter; aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult; aggravated manslaughter of a child; aggravated manslaughter of an officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (Manslaughter — Killing of a human being by act, procurement, or culpable negligence of another, without lawful justification, not excusable homicide or murder.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Manslaughter — Killing of a human being by act, procurement, or culpable negligence of another, without lawful justification, not excusable homicide or murder.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 30 years (Aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult — Causing the death of an elderly person or disabled adult by culpable negligence under s. 825.102(3).; when specifically provided by statute, a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(b)1.)) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult — Causing the death of an elderly person or disabled adult by culpable negligence under s. 825.102(3).; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 30 years (Aggravated manslaughter of a child — Causing the death of a person under age 18 by culpable negligence under s. 827.03(2)(b).; when specifically provided by statute, a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(b)1.)) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Aggravated manslaughter of a child — Causing the death of a person under age 18 by culpable negligence under s. 827.03(2)(b).; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 30 years (Aggravated manslaughter of an officer, firefighter, EMT, or paramedic — Causing the death, through culpable negligence, of an officer, firefighter, EMT, or paramedic performing duties within the course of employment.; when specifically provided by statute, a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(b)1.)) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Aggravated manslaughter of an officer, firefighter, EMT, or paramedic — Causing the death, through culpable negligence, of an officer, firefighter, EMT, or paramedic performing duties within the course of employment.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
How is manslaughter; aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult; aggravated manslaughter of a child; aggravated manslaughter of an officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manslaughter | Felony of the Second Degree | Killing of a human being by act, procurement, or culpable negligence of another, without lawful justification, not excusable homicide or murder. | Fla. Stat. § 782.07(1) |
| Aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult | Felony of the First Degree | Causing the death of an elderly person or disabled adult by culpable negligence under s. 825.102(3). | Fla. Stat. § 782.07(2) |
| Aggravated manslaughter of a child | Felony of the First Degree | Causing the death of a person under age 18 by culpable negligence under s. 827.03(2)(b). | Fla. Stat. § 782.07(3) |
| Aggravated manslaughter of an officer, firefighter, EMT, or paramedic | Felony of the First Degree | Causing the death, through culpable negligence, of an officer, firefighter, EMT, or paramedic performing duties within the course of employment. | Fla. Stat. § 782.07(4) |
Common questions about manslaughter; aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult; aggravated manslaughter of a child; aggravated manslaughter of an officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic in Florida
Is manslaughter; aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult; aggravated manslaughter of a child; aggravated manslaughter of an officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: manslaughter; aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult; aggravated manslaughter of a child; aggravated manslaughter of an officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic ranges from a Felony of the Second Degree to a Felony of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 782.07.
Manslaughter: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 782.07(1)) · Aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult: Felony of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 782.07(2)) · Aggravated manslaughter of a child: Felony of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 782.07(3)) · Aggravated manslaughter of an officer, firefighter, EMT, or paramedic: Felony of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 782.07(4))
What are the penalties for manslaughter; aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult; aggravated manslaughter of a child; aggravated manslaughter of an officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic in Florida?
Penalties for manslaughter; aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult; aggravated manslaughter of a child; aggravated manslaughter of an officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Felony of the Second Degree up to a Felony of the First Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers manslaughter; aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult; aggravated manslaughter of a child; aggravated manslaughter of an officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic?
Manslaughter; aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult; aggravated manslaughter of a child; aggravated manslaughter of an officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic is governed by Fla. Stat. § 782.07 (Manslaughter; aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person or disabled adult; aggravated manslaughter of a child; aggravated manslaughter of an officer, a firefighter, an emergency medical technician, or a paramedic).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.