Florida statute
Fla. Stat. § 782.11 — Unnecessary killing to prevent unlawful act
Current through 2025 Florida Statutes
Part of Chapter 782: Homicide, Florida Statutes.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of Fla. Stat. § 782.11
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.
Whoever shall unnecessarily kill another, either while resisting an attempt by such other person to commit any felony, or to do any other unlawful act, or after such attempt shall have failed, shall be deemed 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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Questions this section answers
Is unnecessary killing to prevent unlawful act a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Unnecessary killing to prevent unlawful act is a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 782.11.
Which Florida statute covers unnecessary killing to prevent unlawful act?
Unnecessary killing to prevent unlawful act is governed by Fla. Stat. § 782.11 (Unnecessary killing to prevent unlawful act).
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