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\n \n Florida Criminal Laws\n <\/h1>\n \n Learn about your state’s laws by using the links below.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Some of Florida’s criminal laws have garnered national attention in recent years. One of the more hotly debated laws is the Stand Your Ground statute, which describes how a person can respond to deadly force if they believe their life is in danger.<\/p>\r\n

Dozens of sections of Florida’s statutes outline the various crimes in Florida and their penalties. There are also specific court rules and rules of criminal procedure that prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys must follow in and out of court.<\/p>\r\n

This article offers links to Findlaw articles that discuss Florida’s criminal laws and summaries of what these pages offer.<\/p>\r\n

Types of Felonies in the State of Florida<\/h2>\r\n

In Florida, there are five categories of felonies. The most serious is a capital felony, and the most minor is a felony of the third degree. The more serious the crime, the more severe the penalties. If you’re involved in a criminal case, you should be aware of the potential penalties you’re facing.<\/p>\r\n

Under Florida Statutes Title XLVI, the categories of felonies are as follows:<\/p>\r\n