Florida legal term
Sadism in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Sadism” 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 “Sadism” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Sadism” means sexual gratification achieved through, or the association of sexual activity with, the infliction of physical pain, suffering, humiliation, torture, or death upon another person or an animal. (Fla. Stat. § 847.001)
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