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Definition: Being in a place, at a time, or in a manner not usual for law-abiding individuals, under circumstances that warrant a justifiable and reasonable alarm for the safety of persons or property nearby. A second-degree misdemeanor.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 856.021 · Source: Florida Legislature
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Being in a place, at a time, or in a manner not usual for law-abiding individuals, under circumstances that warrant a justifiable and reasonable alarm for the safety of persons or property nearby. A second-degree misdemeanor.
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