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FL S0384
Bill
Status
Passed
6/6/2023
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice
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AI Summary
- Extends enhanced penalty protections under Florida's violent offenses statute (s. 775.0823) to cover crimes committed against public defenders, regional counsel, court-appointed counsel, and criminal defense attorneys acting in their capacity as defense counsel
- Reclassifies specified violent offenses—including murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, aggravated battery, and aggravated assault—when committed against criminal defense attorneys, applying the same sentencing enhancements previously reserved for crimes against law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges
- Retains the requirement that adjudication of guilt or sentencing may not be suspended, deferred, or withheld for any person found to have violated this section
- Applies existing sentencing scoresheet multipliers (ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 depending on offense severity) to violent crimes committed against the newly covered defense attorneys, conforming the Criminal Punishment Code worksheets accordingly
- Takes effect July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Violent Offenses Committed Against Criminal Defense Attorneys
Last Action
Chapter No. 2023-190
6/6/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules3/15/2023
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