Florida legal term
Deliberately assisting in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Deliberately assisting” 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 “Deliberately assisting” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Deliberately assisting” means carrying out a public act that is intended to:1. (Fla. Stat. § 782.081)
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