Florida legal term
Chokehold in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Chokehold” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Chokehold” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Chokehold” means the intentional and prolonged application of force to the throat, windpipe, or airway of another person that prevents the intake of air. (Fla. Stat. § 943.1735)
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