§ 812.133, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 812. THEFT, ROBBERY, AND RELATED CRIMES
Carjacking.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) “Carjacking” means the taking of a motor vehicle which may be the subject of larceny from the person or custody of another, with intent to either permanently or temporarily deprive the person or the owner of the motor vehicle, when in the course of the taking there is the use of force, violence, assault, or putting in fear.
(2)(a) If in the course of committing the carjacking the offender carried a firearm or other deadly weapon, then the carjacking is a felony of the first degree, punishable by imprisonment for a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment or as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(b) If in the course of committing the carjacking the offender carried no firearm, deadly weapon, or other weapon, then the carjacking is a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(3)(a) An act shall be deemed “in the course of committing the carjacking” if it occurs in an attempt to commit carjacking or in flight after the attempt or commission.
(b) An act shall be deemed “in the course of the taking” if it occurs either prior to, contemporaneous with, or subsequent to the taking of the property and if it and the act of taking constitute a continuous series of acts or events.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 1, ch. 93-212.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
- § 775.083, Fla. Stat.Fines.Printed as s. 775.083
- § 775.084, Fla. Stat.Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; three-time violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties or mandatory minimum prison terms.Printed as s. 775.084
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The Florida Statutes
- § 775.15, Fla. Stat.Time limitations; general time limitations; exceptions.Printed as s. 812.133
- § 943.0584, Fla. Stat.Criminal history records ineligible for court-ordered expunction or court-ordered sealing.Printed as s. 812.133
- § 948.06, Fla. Stat.Violation of probation or community control; revocation; modification; continuance; failure to pay restitution or cost of supervision.Printed as s. 812.133
- § 948.062, Fla. Stat.Reviewing and reporting serious offenses committed by offenders placed on probation or community control.Printed as s. 812.133
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