Florida legal term
Violent career criminal in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Violent career criminal” 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 “Violent career criminal” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Violent career criminal” means a defendant for whom the court must impose imprisonment pursuant to paragraph (4)(d), if it finds that:1. (Fla. Stat. § 775.084)
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