Florida Statute 782.072 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLVI
CRIMES

Chapter 782
HOMICIDE

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F.S. 782.072

782.072 Vessel homicide.—“Vessel homicide” is the killing of a human being by the operation of a vessel as defined in s. 327.02 by another in a reckless manner likely to cause the death of, or great bodily harm to, another. Vessel homicide is:

(1) A felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(2) A felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if:

(a) At the time of the accident, the person knew, or should have known, that the accident occurred; and

(b) The person failed to give information and render aid as required by s. 327.30(1).

This subsection does not require that the person knew that the accident resulted in injury or death.

History.—s. 1, ch. 87-20; s. 15, ch. 96-330; s. 2, ch. 99-153.

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Amendments to 782.072

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 782.072

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

S782.072 1 - HOMICIDE-NEGLIG MANSL - VESSEL - F: S

S782.072 2 - HOMICIDE-NEGLIG MANSL - VESSEL FAIL TO GIVE INFORMATION AND RENDER AID - F: F

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Cases Citing Statute 782.072

Total Results: 10

BRIAN HODGES v. THE STATE OF FLORIDA

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 2021-09-29

Snippet: manslaughter and vessel homicide. See §§ 327.35(3), 782.072, Fla. Stat. The trial court revoked his bond on

In Re: Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases-Report 2018-09.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2019-01-04

Citation: 262 So. 3d 59

Snippet: VEHICULAR OR VESSEL HOMICIDE § 782.071 or § 782.072, Fla. Stat. To prove the crime of [Vehicular]

In Re: Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases-Report 2017-06.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2018-02-08

Citation: 236 So. 3d 282

Snippet: Vehicular homicide 782.071 7.9 Vessel homicide 782.072 7.9 (Nonhomicide lessers*) 777.04(1) 5.1 Attempt

In Re STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES-REPORT NO. 2014-08

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2015-10-08

Citation: 176 So. 3d 938, 2015 WL 5853925

Snippet: the offense of Vehicular Homicide, while section 782.072, Florida Statutes (2014), defines the offense of

In re Amendments To Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases—Instruction 7.7.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2010-04-08

Citation: 41 So. 3d 853, 35 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 209, 2010 Fla. LEXIS 476, 2010 WL 1372703

Snippet: _Vehicular homicide_782.071 7.9 _Vessel homicide_782.072 7.9 (Nonhomicide lessens) 777.04(1) 5.1 _Attempt_

In Re Amend. to Standard Jury Inst.

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2010-04-08

Citation: 41 So. 3d 853

Snippet: ----------- Vessel homicide 782.072 7.9 -------------------------------------------------

In Re Standard Instruct. in Cr. Cases No. 2007-10

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2008-12-11

Citation: 997 So. 2d 403, 2008 WL 5194454

Snippet: Vessel homicide 782.072 7.9 ------------------------------------

In Re Standard Jury Inst. in Criminal Cases-Report No. 2008-05

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2008-10-16

Citation: 994 So. 2d 1038, 33 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 836, 2008 Fla. LEXIS 1974, 2008 WL 4587203

Snippet: 9 VEHICULAR OR VESSEL HOMICIDE § 782.071 or § 782.072, Fla. Stat. To prove the crime of [Vehicular] [Vessel]

In Re Jury Inst. in Crim. Cases-No. 2006-1

Court: Supreme Court of Florida | Date Filed: 2006-12-21

Citation: 946 So. 2d 1061, 2006 WL 3741064

Snippet: --------- Vessel homicide 782.072 7.9 -------------------------------------

Marquez v. State

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1990-06-05

Citation: 563 So. 2d 152, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 4053, 1990 WL 73198

Snippet: defendant with vessel homicide in violation of Section 782.-072(1), Florida Statutes (1987).1 Subsequently, the