Florida legal term
Labor in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Labor” 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 “Labor” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Labor” means work of economic or financial value.(f) “Maintain” means, in relation to labor or services, to secure or make possible continued performance thereof, regardless of any initial agreement on the part of the victim to perform such type service.(g) “Obtain” means, in relation to labor, commercial sexual activity, or services, to receive, take possession of, or take custody of another person or secure performance thereof.(h) “Services” means any act committed at the behest of, under the supervision of, or for the benefit of another. (Fla. Stat. § 787.06)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Art works in public buildings; willful damage; unauthorized removal; penalties
- Cardrooms authorized
- Criminal mischief; penalties; penalty for minor
- Retail and farm theft; transit fare evasion; mandatory fine; alternative punishment; detention and arrest; exemption from liability for false arrest; resisting arrest; penalties
Related terms in the same statutes
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