Skip to main content
US Criminal Defense.org
Menu

Florida legal term

Property loss in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Property loss” 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 “Property loss” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Property loss” means the loss of tangible personal property directly caused by a criminal or delinquent act of another. (Fla. Stat. § 960.03)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.