Florida legal term
Physical force in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Physical force” 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 “Physical force” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Physical force” means physical action against another and includes confinement. (Fla. Stat. § 914.21)
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