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Habitual felony offender in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Habitual felony offender” 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 “Habitual felony offender” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Habitual felony offender” means a defendant for whom the court may impose an extended term of imprisonment, as provided in paragraph (4)(a), if it finds that:1. (Fla. Stat. § 775.084)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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