Florida legal term
Substantial factor in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Substantial factor” 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 “Substantial factor” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Substantial factor” means that the use of the substance or mixture alone is sufficient to cause death, regardless of whether any other substance or mixture used is also sufficient to cause death.(b) “Terrorism” means an activity that:1.a. (Fla. Stat. § 782.04)
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