§ 775.01, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 775. GENERAL PENALTIES; REGISTRATION OF CRIMINALS
Common law of England.
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
The common law of England in relation to crimes, except so far as the same relates to the modes and degrees of punishment, shall be of full force in this state where there is no existing provision by statute on the subject.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 1, Nov. 6, 1829; s. 1, Feb. 10, 1832; RS 2369; GS 3194; RGS 5024; CGL 7126.
Source of truth
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- 2026 Florida Statutes
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- https://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0775/0775.html
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