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Fla. Stat. § 782.08 — Assisting self-murder

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 782: Homicide, Florida Statutes.

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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 782.08

Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.

Fla. Stat. § 782.08Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
Every person deliberately assisting another in the commission of self-murder shall be guilty of manslaughter, a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

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Is assisting self-murder a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Assisting self-murder is a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 782.08.

Which Florida statute covers assisting self-murder?

Assisting self-murder is governed by Fla. Stat. § 782.08 (Assisting self-murder).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.