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Three-time violent felony offender flag in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Three-time violent felony offender flag” 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 “Three-time violent felony offender flag” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Three-time violent felony offender flag” means an indication that the defendant is a three-time violent felony offender as defined in s. 775.084 or any other statute.(ff) “Violent career criminal flag” means an indication that the defendant is a violent career criminal as defined in s. 775.084 or any other statute. (Fla. Stat. § 900.05)

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