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Definition: Florida classifies felonies by degree: Capital (death/life without parole), Life Felony (life imprisonment), 1st Degree (up to 30 years), 1st Degree PBL (punishable by life), 2nd Degree (up to 15 years), 3rd Degree (up to 5 years).
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 775.082 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Felony Classification in Florida
Florida classifies felonies by degree: Capital (death/life without parole), Life Felony (life imprisonment), 1st Degree (up to 30 years), 1st Degree PBL (punishable by life), 2nd Degree (up to 15 years), 3rd Degree (up to 5 years).
How This Relates to Bail
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