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Fla. Stat. § 812.0147 (2026) Copy Cite Official Site Syfertize CourtListener Amendments
812.0147 Unlawful possession or use of a fifth wheel.—
(1) A person may not modify, alter, attempt to alter, and if altered, sell, possess, offer for sale, move, or cause to be moved onto the highways of this state a device known as a fifth wheel with the intent to use the fifth wheel to commit or attempt to commit theft. As used in this section, the term “fifth wheel” applies only to a fifth wheel on a commercial motor vehicle.
(2) Any person who violates subsection (1) commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
History.—s. 2, ch. 2006-51.

Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 812.0147

M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd
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Cases Citing F.S. 812.0147

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·Irma Ovalles v. United States, 905 F.3d 1231 (11th Cir. 2018).

Cited 18 times | Published | Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

...The need to punish violent recidivists is just as strong today as it was when the Supreme Court decided Spencer over 50 years ago.89 The only question is what Congress should do. Restoring the common-law role of the jury is the right place to start. 84 Fla. Stat. § 812.0147. 85 See id....
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Irma Ovalles v. United States (11th Cir. 2018).

Published | Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

...The need to punish violent recidivists is just as strong today as it was when the Supreme Court decided Spencer over 50 years ago.89 The only question is what Congress should do. Restoring the common-law role of the jury is the right place to start. 84 Fla. Stat. § 812.0147. 85 See id....
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Irma Ovalles v. United States (11th Cir. 2018).

Published | Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

...The need to punish violent recidivists is just as strong today as it was when the Supreme Court decided Spencer over 50 years ago.89 The only question is what Congress should do. Restoring the common-law role of the jury is the right place to start. 84 Fla. Stat. § 812.0147. 85 See id....

This Florida statute resource is curated by Florida Bar member Graham W. Syfert, a Jacksonville, Florida criminal defense attorney (Florida Bar No. 39104). Attorney Syfert regularly handles Chapter 812 matters in the context of theft, robbery, and property crime defense and represents clients throughout Northeast Florida. For legal consultation, call 904-383-7448.