Florida legal term
Service in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Service” 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 “Service” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Service” means any kind of activity performed in whole or in part for economic benefit. (Fla. Stat. § 838.014)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Charitable, nonprofit organizations; drawings by chance; required disclosures; unlawful acts and practices; penalties
- Coin-operated vending machines and parking meters; defined; prohibited acts, penalties
- Confinement of animals without sufficient food, water, or exercise; abandonment of animals
- Criminal mischief; penalties; penalty for minor
- Criminal penalties and alternative fine
- Destroying or demolishing a memorial or historic property
- Discharging firearm in public or on residential property
- False, deceptive, or misleading advertisement of live musical performances
- False or fraudulent proof of need for an emotional support animal
- False reports of commission of crimes; penalty
- Fictitious name registration
- Fighting or baiting animals; offenses; penalties
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.