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Criminal gang associate in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Criminal gang associate” 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 “Criminal gang associate” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Criminal gang associate” means a person who:(a) Admits to criminal gang association; or(b) Meets any single defining criterion for criminal gang membership described in subsection (3). (Fla. Stat. § 874.03)

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