§ 776.08, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 776. JUSTIFIABLE USE OF FORCE
Forcible felony.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
“Forcible felony” means treason; murder; manslaughter; sexual battery; carjacking; home-invasion robbery; robbery; burglary; arson; kidnapping; aggravated assault; aggravated battery; aggravated stalking; aircraft piracy; unlawful throwing, placing, or discharging of a destructive device or bomb; and any other felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any individual.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 13, ch. 74-383; s. 4, ch. 75-298; s. 289, ch. 79-400; s. 5, ch. 93-212; s. 10, ch. 95-195.
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Cited by 27 provisions
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The Florida Statutes
- § 16.713, Fla. Stat.Florida Gaming Control Commission; appointment and employment restrictions.Printed as s. 776.08
- § 111.065, Fla. Stat.Law enforcement or correctional officers, legal action against; employer payment of costs and attorney’s fees or provision of attorney.Printed as s. 776.08
- § 321.051, Fla. Stat.Florida Highway Patrol wrecker operator system; penalties for operation outside of system.Printed as s. 776.08
- § 322.34, Fla. Stat.Driving while license suspended, revoked, canceled, or disqualified.Printed as s. 776.08
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