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Definition: A death that occurs during the commission of certain dangerous felonies (robbery, burglary, sexual battery, arson, kidnapping, etc.), regardless of intent to kill. Treated as first-degree murder in Florida.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 782.04(1)(a)2 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Felony Murder in Florida
A death that occurs during the commission of certain dangerous felonies (robbery, burglary, sexual battery, arson, kidnapping, etc.), regardless of intent to kill. Treated as first-degree murder in Florida.
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