Verified by Licensed Bail Bond Professionals•Last updated: March 2026
Definition: The killing of a human being by the act, procurement, or culpable negligence of another, without lawful justification and without the intent to kill. Manslaughter is a second-degree felony in Florida.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 782.07 · Source: Florida Legislature
Florida Statute 782.07"The killing of a human being by the act, procurement, or culpable negligence of another, without lawful justification... is manslaughter, a felony of the second degree."
Types of Manslaughter in Florida
- Voluntary manslaughter — Killing in the heat of passion or sudden provocation
- Involuntary manslaughter — Killing due to culpable negligence (recklessness)
- DUI manslaughter — Death caused by driving under the influence (2nd degree felony)
- Vehicular homicide — Death caused by reckless driving (2nd degree felony)
Bail
Bail: $50,000–$250,000. DUI manslaughter typically commands $75,000–$500,000.