Florida legal term
Position of authority or trust in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Position of authority or trust” 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 “Position of authority or trust” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Position of authority or trust” means a position occupied by a person 18 years of age or older who is a relative, caregiver, coach, employer, or other person who, by reason of his or her relationship with the victim, is able to exercise undue influence over him or her or exploit his or her trust.(e) “Privately exposing the body” means exposing a sexual organ.(f) “Reasonable expectation of privacy” means circumstances under which a reasonable person would believe that he or she could fully disrobe in privacy, without being concerned that the person’s undressing was being viewed, recorded, or b (Fla. Stat. § 810.145)
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