Florida legal term
Likely to injure others in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Likely to injure others” 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 “Likely to injure others” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Likely to injure others” means that it is more likely than not that within a 24-hour period the child will inflict serious and unjustified bodily harm on another person. (Fla. Stat. § 985.03)
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