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Fla. Stat. § 843.14 — Compounding felony

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 843: Obstructing Justice, Florida Statutes.

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Full text of Fla. Stat. § 843.14

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. § 843.14Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes
Whoever, having knowledge of the commission of an offense punishable with death or by imprisonment in the state prison, takes money or a gratuity or reward, or an engagement therefor, upon an agreement or understanding, expressed or implied, to compound or conceal such offense, or not to prosecute therefor, or not to give evidence thereof, shall when such offense of which he or she has knowledge is punishable with death or imprisonment in the state prison for life, be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084; and where the offense of which he or she so had knowledge was punishable in any other manner, he or she shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

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Is compounding felony a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

It depends on the circumstances: compounding felony ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 843.14.

Compounding felony — offense punishable by death or life imprisonment: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 843.14) · Compounding felony — offense punishable otherwise: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 843.14)

Which Florida statute covers compounding felony?

Compounding felony is governed by Fla. Stat. § 843.14 (Compounding felony).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.