Verified by Licensed Bail Bond Professionals•Last updated: March 2026
Definition: A defense claiming the defendant committed the crime because they were threatened with immediate death or serious bodily harm. Not available as a defense to first-degree murder in Florida.
Category: Defenses · Statute: Common Law · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Coercion (Duress) Defense in Florida
A defense claiming the defendant committed the crime because they were threatened with immediate death or serious bodily harm. Not available as a defense to first-degree murder in Florida.
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