Florida legal term
Violent career criminal flag in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Violent career criminal 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 “Violent career criminal flag” mean in Florida criminal law?
“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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