Florida legal term
Damages or losses in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Damages or losses” 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 “Damages or losses” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Damages or losses” includes:(a) Damage or loss to any crime victim which is caused by the conduct of a convicted offender. (Fla. Stat. § 960.291)
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