Florida legal term
Qualifying offender in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Qualifying offender” 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 “Qualifying offender” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Qualifying offender” means any person, including juveniles and adults, who is:1.a. (Fla. Stat. § 943.325)
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