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FL Stat § 771.07 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 771 - Actions for Alienation of Affections, Criminal Conversation, Seduction, or Breach of Contract to Marry|771.07 - Penalties.

771.07 Penalties.—Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 7, ch. 23138, 1945; s. 698, ch. 71-136.
FL Stat § 771.08 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 771 - Actions for Alienation of Affections, Criminal Conversation, Seduction, or Breach of Contract to Marry|771.08 - Construction of Law.

771.08 Construction of law.—This law shall be liberally construed to effectuate the objects and purposes thereof and the public policy of the state as hereby declared. This law shall supersede all laws and parts of laws, inconsistent with this law, to the extent of such inconsistency, but in all other respects shall be deemed supplemental to such laws and parts of laws. Nothing contained in this law shall be construed as a repeal of any of the provisions of the penal law or the code of criminal procedure or of any other law of this state relating to criminal or quasi-criminal actions or proceedings.History.—ss. 8, 9, ch. 23138, 1945.
FL Stat § 772.101 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 772 - Civil Remedies for Criminal Practices|772.101 - Short Title.

772.101 Short title.—This chapter shall be known as the “Civil Remedies for Criminal Practices Act.”History.—s. 3, ch. 86-277.
FL Stat § 772.103 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 772 - Civil Remedies for Criminal Practices|772.103 - Prohibited Activities.

772.103 Prohibited activities.—It is unlawful for any person:(1) Who has with criminal intent received any proceeds derived, directly or indirectly, from a pattern of criminal activity or through the collection of an unlawful debt to use or invest, whether directly or indirectly, any part of such proceeds, or the proceeds derived from the investment or use thereof, in the acquisition of any title to, or any right, interest, or equity in, real property or in the establishment or operation of any enterprise.(2) Through a pattern of criminal activity or through the collection of an unlawful debt, to acquire or maintain, directly or indirectly, any interest in or control of any enterprise or real property.(3) Employed by, or associated with, any enterprise to conduct or participate, directly or indirectly, in such enterprise through a pattern of criminal activity or the collection of an unlawful debt.(4) To conspire or endeavor to violate any of the provisions of subsection (1), subsection (2), or subsection (3).History.—s. 3, ch. 86-277.
FL Stat § 772.104 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 772 - Civil Remedies for Criminal Practices|772.104 - Civil Cause of Action.

772.104 Civil cause of action.—(1) Any person who proves by clear and convincing evidence that he or she has been injured by reason of any violation of the provisions of s. 772.103 shall have a cause of action for threefold the actual damages sustained and, in any such action, is entitled to minimum damages in the amount of $200, and reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs in the trial and appellate courts.(2) As an alternative to recovery under subsection (1), any person who proves by clear and convincing evidence that he or she has been injured by reason of any violation of the provisions of s. 772.103 due to sex trafficking or human trafficking shall have a cause of action for threefold the amount gained from the sex trafficking or human trafficking and in any such action is entitled to minimum damages in the amount of $200 and reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs in the trial and appellate courts.(3) In no event shall punitive damages be awarded under this section. The defendant shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs in the trial and appellate courts upon a finding that the claimant raised a claim which was without substantial fact or legal support. In awarding attorney’s fees and costs under this section, the court shall not consider the ability of the opposing party to pay such fees and costs. Nothing under this section shall be interpreted as limiting any right to recover attorney’s fees or costs provided under other provisions of law.History.—s. 3, ch. 86-277; s. 1180, ch. 97-102; s. 3, ch. 2006-168.
FL Stat § 772.11 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 772 - Civil Remedies for Criminal Practices|772.11 - Civil Remedy for Theft or Exploitation.

772.11 Civil remedy for theft or exploitation.—(1) Any person who proves by clear and convincing evidence that he or she has been injured in any fashion by reason of any violation of ss. 812.012-812.037 or s. 825.103(1) has a cause of action for threefold the actual damages sustained and, in any such action, is entitled to minimum damages in the amount of $200, and reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs in the trial and appellate courts. Before filing an action for damages under this section, the person claiming injury must make a written demand for $200 or the treble damage amount of the person liable for damages under this section. If the person to whom a written demand is made complies with such demand within 30 days after receipt of the demand, that person shall be given a written release from further civil liability for the specific act of theft or exploitation by the person making the written demand. Any person who has a cause of action under this section may recover the damages allowed under this section from the parents or legal guardian of any unemancipated minor who lives with his or her parents or legal guardian and who is liable for damages under this section. Punitive damages may not be awarded under this section. The defendant is entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs in the trial and appellate courts upon a finding that the claimant raised a claim that was without substantial fact or legal support. In awarding attorney’s fees and costs under this section, the court may not consider the ability of the opposing party to pay such fees and costs. This section does not limit any right to recover attorney’s fees or costs provided under any other law.(2) For purposes of a cause of action arising under this section, the term “property” does not include the rights of a patient or a resident or a claim for a violation of such rights.(3) This section does not impose civil liability regarding the provision of health care, residential care, long-term care, or custodial care at a licensed facility or care provided by appropriately licensed personnel in any setting in which such personnel are authorized to practice.(4) The death of an elderly or disabled person does not cause the court to lose jurisdiction of any claim for relief for theft or exploitation when the victim of the theft or exploitation is an elderly or disabled person.(5) In a civil action under this section in which an elderly or disabled person is a party, the elderly or disabled person may move the court to advance the trial on the docket. The presiding judge, after consideration of the age and health of the party, may advance the trial on the docket. The motion may be filed and served with the civil complaint or at any time thereafter.History.—s. 3, ch. 86-277; s. 47, ch. 88-381; s. 5, ch. 89-303; s. 1181, ch. 97-102; s. 2, ch. 2002-195; s. 8, ch. 2014-200.
FL Stat § 772.12 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 772 - Civil Remedies for Criminal Practices|772.12 - Drug Dealer Liability Act.

772.12 Drug Dealer Liability Act.—(1) This section may be cited as the “Hugh O’Connor Memorial Act.”(2) A person, including any governmental entity, has a cause of action for threefold the actual damages sustained and is entitled to minimum damages in the amount of $1,000 and reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs in the trial and appellate courts, if the person proves by the greater weight of the evidence that:(a) The person was injured because of the defendant’s actions that resulted in the defendant’s conviction for:1. A violation of s. 893.13, except for a violation of s. 893.13(2)(a) or (b), (3), (5), (6)(a), (b), or (c), (7); or2. A violation of s. 893.135; and(b) The person was not injured by reason of his or her participation in the same act or transaction that resulted in the defendant’s conviction for any offense described in subparagraph (a)1.(3) For purposes of this section, the term “conviction” means a finding of guilt, with or without adjudication of guilt, as a result of a jury verdict, nonjury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.(4) A person who has a cause of action under this section may recover the damages allowed under this section from the parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor who is liable for the damages and who lives with his or her parent or legal guardian, if the person proves by clear and convincing evidence that the parent or legal guardian was aware of or recklessly disregarded facts demonstrating that the minor intended to commit the act giving rise to a cause of action under this section. The parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor is not liable under this section, under any circumstance, for the actions of the minor, if the court finds that the parent or legal guardian made a good faith effort to prevent the minor from engaging in the act giving rise to a cause of action under this section.(5) A defendant may recover reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs in the trial and appellate courts upon a finding that there is a complete absence of a justiciable issue of either law or fact raised by the complaint.History.—s. 1, ch. 97-80; s. 15, ch. 2000-320; s. 10, ch. 2005-128; s. 38, ch. 2016-105; s. 120, ch. 2019-167.
FL Stat § 772.13 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 772 - Civil Remedies for Criminal Practices|772.13 - Civil Remedy for Terrorism or Facilitating or Furthering Terrorism.

772.13 Civil remedy for terrorism or facilitating or furthering terrorism.—(1) A person who is injured by an act of terrorism as defined in s. 775.30 or a violation of a law for which the penalty is increased pursuant to s. 775.31 for facilitating or furthering terrorism has a cause of action for threefold the actual damages sustained and, in any such action, is entitled to minimum damages in the amount of $1,000 and reasonable attorney fees and court costs in the trial and appellate courts.(2) A person injured by reason of his or her participation in the same act or transaction that resulted in the act of terrorism or resulted in the defendant’s penalty increase pursuant to s. 775.31 may not bring a claim under this section.(3) The defendant is entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs in the trial and appellate courts upon a finding that the claimant raised a claim that was without support in fact or law.(4) In awarding attorney fees and court costs under this section, the court may not consider the ability of the opposing party to pay such fees and court costs.(5) This section does not limit a right to recover attorney fees or costs under other provisions of law.History.—s. 1, ch. 2017-44.
FL Stat § 772.14 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 772 - Civil Remedies for Criminal Practices|772.14 - Estoppel of Defendant.

772.14 Estoppel of defendant.—A final judgment or decree rendered in favor of the state in any criminal proceeding concerning the conduct of the defendant which forms the basis for a civil cause of action under this chapter, or in any criminal proceeding under chapter 895, shall estop the defendant in any action brought pursuant to this chapter as to all matters as to which such judgment or decree would be an estoppel as if the plaintiff had been a party in the criminal action.History.—s. 3, ch. 86-277.
FL Stat § 772.15 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 772 - Civil Remedies for Criminal Practices|772.15 - Admissibility of Not Guilty Verdict.

772.15 Admissibility of not guilty verdict.—A verdict or adjudication of not guilty rendered in favor of the defendant or in favor of any other person whose conduct forms the basis for a claim under this chapter shall be admissible in evidence, but shall not act as an estoppel against the plaintiff.History.—s. 3, ch. 86-277.
FL Stat § 772.17 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 772 - Civil Remedies for Criminal Practices|772.17 - Limitation of Actions.

772.17 Limitation of actions.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a civil action or proceeding under this chapter may be commenced at any time within 5 years after the conduct in violation of a provision of this act terminates or the cause of action accrues. If a criminal prosecution or civil action or other proceeding is brought or intervened in by the state or by the United States to punish, prevent, or restrain any criminal activity or criminal conduct which forms the basis for a civil action under this chapter, the running of the period of limitations prescribed by this section shall be suspended during the pendency of such prosecution, action, or proceeding and for 2 years following its termination.History.—s. 3, ch. 86-277.
FL Stat § 772.18 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 772 - Civil Remedies for Criminal Practices|772.18 - Cumulative Remedy.

772.18 Cumulative remedy.—The application of one civil remedy under this chapter does not preclude the application of any other remedy, civil or criminal, under this chapter or any other provision of law. Civil remedies under this act are supplemental, and not mutually exclusive.History.—s. 3, ch. 86-277.
FL Stat § 772.185 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 772 - Civil Remedies for Criminal Practices|772.185 - Attorney’s Fees Taxed as Costs.

772.185 Attorney’s fees taxed as costs.—Attorney’s fees awarded under this chapter shall be taxed as costs.History.—s. 3, ch. 86-277.
FL Stat § 772.19 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 772 - Civil Remedies for Criminal Practices|772.19 - Exemption.

772.19 Exemption.—No damages shall be recoverable under this chapter against the state or its agencies, instrumentalities, subdivisions, or municipalities.History.—s. 3, ch. 86-277.
FL Stat § 773.02 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 773 - Equine Activities|773.02 - General Provisions.

773.02 General provisions.—Except as provided in s. 773.03, an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or any other person, which shall include a corporation or partnership, shall not be liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities and, except as provided in s. 773.03, no participant nor any participant’s representative shall have any claim against or recover from any equine activity sponsor, equine professional, or any other person for injury, loss, damage, or death of the participant resulting from any of the inherent risks of equine activities.History.—s. 89, ch. 93-169; s. 93, ch. 99-3.
FL Stat § 773.03 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 773 - Equine Activities|773.03 - Limitation on Liability for Equine Activity; Exceptions.

773.03 Limitation on liability for equine activity; exceptions.—(1) This section applies to the horseracing industry as defined in chapter 550.(2) Nothing in s. 773.02 shall prevent or limit the liability of an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or any other person if the equine activity sponsor, equine professional, or person:(a) Provided the equipment or tack, and knew or should have known that the equipment or tack was faulty, and it was so faulty as to be totally or partially responsible for the injury;(b) Provided the equine and failed to make reasonable and prudent efforts to determine the ability of the participant to engage safely in the equine activity, or to determine the ability of the participant to safely manage the particular equine based on the participant’s representation of his or her ability;(c) Owns, leases, rents, has authorized use of, or is otherwise in lawful possession and control of the land or facilities upon which the participant was injured, and the injury was due totally or in part, to a dangerous latent condition which was known to the equine activity sponsor, equine professional, or person and failed to post warning signs;(d) Commits an act or omission that a reasonably prudent person would not have done or omitted under the same or similar circumstances or that constitutes willful or wanton disregard for the safety of the participant, which act or omission was a proximate cause of the injury; or(e) Intentionally injures the participant.History.—s. 90, ch. 93-169; s. 1183, ch. 97-102; s. 30, ch. 2000-354.
FL Stat § 773.04 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 773 - Equine Activities|773.04 - Posting and Notification.

773.04 Posting and notification.—(1) Every equine activity sponsor and equine professional shall:(a) Post and maintain one or more signs which contain the warning notice specified in subsection (2). These signs shall be placed in a clearly visible location near to where the equine activity begins. The warning notice specified in subsection (2) shall appear on the sign in black letters, with each letter to be a minimum of 1 inch in height, with sufficient color contrast to be clearly distinguishable.(b) Give the participant a written document which the participant shall sign with the warning notice specified in subsection (2) clearly printed on it. Said written document may be used in lieu of posting the warning on the site of the equine activity sponsor’s or equine professional’s facility, and shall be given to any participant in an equine event not on the location of the equine activity sponsor’s or equine professional’s facility.(2) The signs and document described in subsection (1) shall contain the following warning notice:WARNINGUnder Florida law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.History.—s. 91, ch. 93-169.
FL Stat § 773.05 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 773 - Equine Activities|773.05 - Limitation on Liability of Persons Making Land Available to Public for Recreational Purposes.

773.05 Limitation on liability of persons making land available to public for recreational purposes.—Nothing in ss. 773.01-773.05 shall be construed to limit in any way the limitation of liability granted to private citizens who allow the public to use their land for recreational purposes, as provided in s. 375.251.History.—s. 92, ch. 93-169; s. 94, ch. 99-3.
FL Stat § 773.06 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLV - Torts|Chapter 773 - Equine Activities|773.06 - Helmet Requirements; Penalties.

773.06 Helmet requirements; penalties.—(1) As used in this section, the term “equine” has the same meaning as provided in s. 773.01.(2) A child who is younger than 16 years of age must wear a helmet that meets the current applicable standards of the American Society of Testing and Materials for protective headgear used in horseback riding and that is properly fitted and fastened securely upon the child’s head by a strap when the child is riding an equine upon:(a) A public roadway or right-of-way;(b) A public equestrian trail, public recreational trail, public park or preserve, or public school site; or(c) Any other publicly owned or controlled property.(3) A trainer, instructor, supervisor, or other person may not knowingly rent or lease an equine to be ridden by a child younger than 16 years of age unless the child possesses a helmet meeting the requirements of this section or the trainer, instructor, supervisor, or other person renting or leasing the equine supplies the child with a helmet meeting the standards of this section.(4) A parent or guardian of a child younger than 16 years of age may not authorize or knowingly permit the child to violate this section.(5) A person who violates subsection (3) or subsection (4) commits a noncriminal violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.083.(6) This section does not apply to a child younger than 16 years of age who is riding an equine when the child is:(a) Practicing for, riding to or from, or competing or performing in shows or events, including, but not limited to, rodeos and parades, where helmets are not historically a part of the show or event;(b) Riding on privately owned land even if the land is occasionally separated by a public road or right-of-way that must be crossed; or(c) Engaged in an agricultural practice or pursuit.History.—s. 3, ch. 2009-105.
FL Stat § 775.01 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 775 - General Penalties; Registration of Criminals|775.01 - Common Law of England.

775.01 Common law of England.—The common law of England in relation to crimes, except so far as the same relates to the modes and degrees of punishment, shall be of full force in this state where there is no existing provision by statute on the subject.History.—s. 1, Nov. 6, 1829; s. 1, Feb. 10, 1832; RS 2369; GS 3194; RGS 5024; CGL 7126.
FL Stat § 775.011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 775 - General Penalties; Registration of Criminals|775.011 - Short Title; Applicability to Antecedent Offenses.

775.011 Short title; applicability to antecedent offenses.—(1) This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Criminal Code.”(2) Except as provided in subsection (3), the code does not apply to offenses committed prior to October 1, 1975, and prosecutions for such offenses shall be governed by the prior law. For the purposes of this section, an offense was committed prior to October 1, 1975, if any of the material elements of the offense occurred prior thereto.(3) In any case pending on or after October 1, 1975, involving an offense committed prior to such date, the provisions of the code involving any quasi-procedural matter shall govern, insofar as they are justly applicable, and the provisions of the code according a defense or mitigation or establishing a penalty shall apply only with the consent of the defendant.History.—s. 1, ch. 74-383; s. 43, ch. 75-298; s. 484, ch. 81-259.
FL Stat § 775.012 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 775 - General Penalties; Registration of Criminals|775.012 - General Purposes.

775.012 General purposes.—The general purposes of the provisions of the code are:(1) To proscribe conduct that improperly causes or threatens substantial harm to individual or public interest.(2) To give fair warning to the people of the state in understandable language of the nature of the conduct proscribed and of the sentences authorized upon conviction.(3) To define clearly the material elements constituting an offense and the accompanying state of mind or criminal intent required for that offense.(4) To differentiate on reasonable grounds between serious and minor offenses and to establish appropriate disposition for each.(5) To safeguard conduct that is without fault or legitimate state interest from being condemned as criminal.(6) To ensure the public safety by deterring the commission of offenses and providing for the opportunity for rehabilitation of those convicted and for their confinement when required in the interests of public protection.History.—s. 2, ch. 74-383; s. 1, ch. 77-174.
FL Stat § 775.02 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XLVI - Crimes|Chapter 775 - General Penalties; Registration of Criminals|775.02 - Punishment of Common-Law Offenses.

775.02 Punishment of common-law offenses.—When there exists no such provision by statute, the court shall proceed to punish such offense by fine or imprisonment, but the fine shall not exceed $500, nor the imprisonment 12 months.History.—s. 1, Nov. 6, 1829; RS 2370; GS 3195; RGS 5025; CGL 7127; s. 76, Feb. 10, 1832.