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The 2022 Florida Statutes (including 2022 Special Session A and 2023 Special Session B)
Title XLVI
CRIMES
Chapter 775
GENERAL PENALTIES; REGISTRATION OF CRIMINALS
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F.S. 775.31
775.31 Facilitating or furthering terrorism; felony or misdemeanor reclassification.—
(1) If a person is convicted of committing a felony or misdemeanor that facilitated or furthered any act of terrorism, the court shall reclassify the felony or misdemeanor to the next higher degree as provided in this section. The reclassification shall be made in the following manner:
(a) In the case of a misdemeanor of the second degree, the offense is reclassified as a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(b) In the case of a misdemeanor of the first degree, the offense is reclassified as a felony of the third degree.
(c) In the case of a felony of the third degree, the offense is reclassified as a felony of the second degree.
(d) In the case of a felony of the second degree, the offense is reclassified as a felony of the first degree.
(e) In the case of a felony of the first degree or a felony of the first degree punishable by a term of imprisonment not exceeding life, the offense is reclassified as a life felony.
(2) For purposes of sentencing under chapter 921, the following offense severity ranking levels apply:
(a) An offense that is a misdemeanor of the first degree and that is reclassified under this section as a felony of the third degree is ranked in level 2 of the offense severity ranking chart.
(b) A felony offense that is reclassified under this section is ranked one level above the ranking specified in s. 921.0022 or s. 921.0023 for the offense committed.
(3) As used in this section, the term “terrorism” has the same meaning as provided in s. 775.30(1).
(4) The reclassification of offenses under this section does not apply to s. 775.30, s. 775.32, s. 775.33, s. 775.34, or s. 775.35.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2001-357; s. 2, ch. 2017-37.

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F.S. 775.31 on Casetext

Amendments to 775.31


Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 775.31
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

S775.31 1a - PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES - REMOVED - M: F
S775.31 1b - PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES - REMOVED - F: T
S775.31 1c - PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES - REMOVED - F: S
S775.31 1d - PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES - REMOVED - F: F
S775.31 1e - PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES - REMOVED - F: L

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  1. Osio v. Moros

    21-20706-Civ-GAYLES/TORRES (S.D. Fla. Sep. 5, 2022)
    A person who is injured by an act of terrorism as defined in § 775.30 or a violation of a law for which the penalty is increased pursuant to § 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 . . . reasonable attorney fees and court costs ....
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    Cases from cite.case.law:

    In JIM NOLKER CHEVROLET- BUICK- OLDSMOBILE, INC. JIM NOLKER CHEVROLET- BUICK- OLDSMOBILE, INC. v. RICHIE,, 121 B.R. 20 (Bankr. W.D. Mo. 1990)

    . . . some 45 miles to debt- or’s place of business, ordered and picked up five parts at a total cost of $775.31 . . . Debtor billed defendant for the $775.31. It was never paid. . . . Debtor’s counsel filed suit, defendant consulted counsel, debtor then tendered $775.31 which debtor’s . . . Defendant offered no evidence and only proffered, once again, a check for $775.31. . . . The debtor is hereby awarded actual damages of $775.31, attorney fees of $600.00 and punitive damages . . .

    FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN GREENWICH S. F. As c. t. a. v. NATIONAL AIRLINES, INCORPORATED,, 171 F. Supp. 528 (S.D.N.Y. 1958)

    . . . Ledger Pg. 75 First National Bank (Principal $750.00 Interest 25.31) $ 775.31 April 10 4751 Ruth Johnson . . .