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Definition: Any instrument which, when used in the ordinary manner contemplated by its design and construction, will or is likely to cause death or great bodily harm. Includes firearms, knives, and any object used as a weapon.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 790.001 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Deadly Weapon in Florida
Any instrument which, when used in the ordinary manner contemplated by its design and construction, will or is likely to cause death or great bodily harm. Includes firearms, knives, and any object used as a weapon.
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