Florida legal term
Serious felony offense in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Serious felony offense” 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 “Serious felony offense” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Serious felony offense” means one of the following offenses, including an attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit one of the following offenses: murder, manslaughter, sexual battery, aggravated stalking, aggravated battery, carjacking, home invasion robbery, burglary, arson, robbery, kidnapping, racketeering, or trafficking in a controlled substance. (Fla. Stat. § 914.25)
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