Florida legal term
Comparable ordinance violation in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Comparable ordinance violation” 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 “Comparable ordinance violation” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Comparable ordinance violation” means a violation of an ordinance having all the essential elements of a statutory misdemeanor or felony. (Fla. Stat. § 943.045)
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