Florida Statute 932.702 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

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Title XLVII
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS

Chapter 932
PROVISIONS SUPPLEMENTAL TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW

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F.S. 932.702

932.702 Unlawful to transport, conceal, or possess contraband articles or to acquire real or personal property with contraband proceeds; use of vessel, motor vehicle, aircraft, other personal property, or real property.—It is unlawful:

(1) To transport, carry, or convey any contraband article in, upon, or by means of any vessel, motor vehicle, or aircraft.

(2) To conceal or possess any contraband article.

(3) To use any vessel, motor vehicle, aircraft, other personal property, or real property to facilitate the transportation, carriage, conveyance, concealment, receipt, possession, purchase, sale, barter, exchange, or giving away of any contraband article.

(4) To conceal, or possess, or use any contraband article as an instrumentality in the commission of or in aiding or abetting in the commission of any felony or violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.

(5) To acquire real or personal property by the use of proceeds obtained in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.

History.—s. 2, ch. 74-385; s. 2, ch. 80-68; s. 2, ch. 89-148; s. 2, ch. 92-54; s. 2, ch. 95-265.

Note.—Former s. 943.42.

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Cases Citing Statute 932.702

Total Results: 53

Tramel v. Stewart

697 So. 2d 821, 1997 WL 430004

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 19, 1997 | Docket: 1776751

Cited 28 times | Published

obtained in violation of the Forfeiture Act, § 932.702, Fla. Stat. (1989), and any such real property

Gomez v. Village of Pinecrest

41 So. 3d 180, 35 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 432, 2010 Fla. LEXIS 1116, 2010 WL 2680276

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 8, 2010 | Docket: 1230786

Cited 18 times | Published

Gomez. The Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act Section 932.702(3) of the Act provides in relevant part that

McLane v. Rose

537 So. 2d 652, 1989 WL 194

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 6, 1989 | Docket: 1522632

Cited 12 times | Published

the automobile had been used in violation of section 932.702. That section provides, among other things

Byrom v. Gallagher

609 So. 2d 24, 1992 WL 348293

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 19, 1992 | Docket: 1738270

Cited 11 times | Published

CONTRABAND BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY PURSUANT TO SECTION 932.702, FLORIDA STATUTES (1987), WHEN THE PURCHASER'S

Duckham v. State

478 So. 2d 347, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 593

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 7, 1985 | Docket: 1484802

Cited 11 times | Published

Section 943.42, Florida Statutes (1975) [now section 932.702], would support the trial court's finding that

Marks v. State

416 So. 2d 872

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 14, 1982 | Docket: 1225338

Cited 7 times | Published

commission of, any felony. (emphasis added) Section 932.702(4)[3] makes it unlawful to conceal or possess

State v. Crenshaw

548 So. 2d 223, 1989 WL 101535

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 31, 1989 | Docket: 1333736

Cited 6 times | Published

district court rejected the state's claim that section 932.702(4), a 1980 amendment to the forfeiture statute

DEPT. OF HIGHWAY SAFETY & MV v. Pollack

462 So. 2d 1199, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 297

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 29, 1985 | Docket: 449575

Cited 6 times | Published

felony amount of methaqualone in violation of section 932.702, Florida Statutes (1981).[1] After hearing

Williams v. Miller

433 So. 2d 33

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 16, 1983 | Docket: 797099

Cited 6 times | Published

appellant unlawfully transported, carried or conveyed § 932.702, Fla. Stat. (1981)) in his pickup truck, a controlled

Morton v. Gardner

513 So. 2d 725, 1988 A.M.C. 2587

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 29, 1987 | Docket: 1689338

Cited 5 times | Published

in Chapter 893, which includes marijuana. Section 932.702 makes it unlawful to transport, carry, or convey

City of St. Petersburg Beach v. Jewell

489 So. 2d 78, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 980, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 7464

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 23, 1986 | Docket: 545423

Cited 5 times | Published

701(2)(e), or which has been used in violation of section 932.702, "shall be forfeited... ." See One 1976 American

City of Clearwater v. ONE 1980 PORSCHE 911 SC, VEHICLE ID 91A0140918

426 So. 2d 1260, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 18615

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 11, 1983 | Docket: 1283460

Cited 5 times | Published

forfeiture request. This appeal followed. Section 932.702(3), Florida Statutes (1981), makes it unlawful

Crenshaw v. State

521 So. 2d 138, 1988 WL 2636

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 10, 1988 | Docket: 1703601

Cited 3 times | Published

as including the cocaine here involved.[3] Section 932.702 provides that: It is unlawful: (1) To transport

In Re Forfeiture of One 1983 Lincoln

497 So. 2d 1254, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1994

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 17, 1986 | Docket: 1263941

Cited 3 times | Published

of any contraband article, in violation of Section 932.702, Florida Statutes, (1981)... . The final judgment

In Re One 1993 Dodge Intrepid

645 So. 2d 551

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 16, 1994 | Docket: 1654505

Cited 2 times | Published

that the vehicle was used in violation of section 932.702, Florida Statutes (Supp. 1992), to purchase

One 1976 Dodge Van v. State

447 So. 2d 984

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 19, 1984 | Docket: 1311824

Cited 2 times | Published

"used or intended to be used in violation of F.S. § 932.702 (1981)," or that any "violation ... took place

In Re Forfeiture of 1 1978 Ford F250 Custom Pick Up Truck

438 So. 2d 1023

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 13, 1983 | Docket: 1446331

Cited 2 times | Published

transported, carried, concealed, possessed, etc. § 932.702, Florida Statutes (1981).[1] Under the Florida

Patel v. State

141 So. 3d 1239, 2014 WL 2892353, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 9713

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 27, 2014 | Docket: 60241774

Cited 1 times | Published

to conceal or possess any contraband article, § 932.702(2), Florida Statutes (2013), or to acquire real

Waheed v. State

134 So. 3d 531, 2014 WL 885681, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 3443

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 7, 2014 | Docket: 60239264

Cited 1 times | Published

proceeds obtained in violation of the [FCFA]. § 932.702, Fla. Stat. Thus, “property connected to a violation

Campbell v. Racetrack Bingo, Inc.

75 So. 3d 321, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 16267, 2011 WL 4905744

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 17, 2011 | Docket: 60303685

Cited 1 times | Published

FCFA is violated by any of the acts listed in section 932.702, Florida Statutes. Acquisition of property

Gillum v. ONE 1978 KENWORTH SEMI-TR.

543 So. 2d 462, 1989 WL 55309

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 26, 1989 | Docket: 1729831

Cited 1 times | Published

a forfeiture proceeding brought to enforce section 932.702(1), Florida Statutes (1987). We reverse. The

One 1976 American Jeep v. State Ex Rel. City of Largo

427 So. 2d 364

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 2, 1983 | Docket: 1151293

Cited 1 times | Published

commission of, any felony. (Emphasis added.) Section 932.702(4) makes it unlawful to conceal or possess

MARTIN J. ZARCADOOLAS v. GREGORY TONY, as Sheriff of Broward County

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 4, 2023 | Docket: 66698546

Published

932.701(2)(a)2. or section 932.701(2)(a)5. See § 932.702(2), Fla. Stat. (2020) (possession of any “contraband

Brevard County Sheriff's Office v. Brown

208 So. 3d 1281, 2017 WL 456933, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 1257

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 3, 2017 | Docket: 4583365

Published

concealment or possession of any contraband article. § 932.702(3), (4), Fla. Stat. (2015). Section 932.701(2)(a)

David Gee, Sheriff of Hillsborough County v. Grantland

203 So. 3d 992

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 9, 2016 | Docket: 4486976

Published

upon, or by means of any ... motor vehicle.” § 932.702(1). A “contraband article,” in turn, includes

Alascia v. State, Department of Legal Affairs

135 So. 3d 402, 2014 WL 470721, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 1611

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 7, 2014 | Docket: 60239615

Published

gambling laws] is found within F.S. 895.05(3) and F.S. 932.702. Florida Statute *405932.702 provides for the

Sheriff of Seminole County v. Oliver

59 So. 3d 232, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 3983, 2011 WL 1079337

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 25, 2011 | Docket: 60299639

Published

the possession of which is unlawful under section 932.702(2). The Act defines “contraband article,” in

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Aug 3, 2005 | Docket: 3257145

Published

constitute the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. Section 932.702, Florida Statutes, makes it unlawful to transport

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Nov 19, 2002 | Docket: 3256549

Published

constitute the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. Section 932.702, Florida Statutes, makes it unlawful to transport

Wojnar v. City of Tarpon Springs ex rel. Tarpon Springs Police Department

684 So. 2d 197, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 10460, 1996 WL 582566

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 11, 1996 | Docket: 64769523

Published

of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. Section 932.702(3) makes it unlawful: (3) To use any vessel

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Aug 16, 1996 | Docket: 3258116

Published

constitute the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. Section 932.702, Florida Statutes, makes it unlawful: (1) To

City of Tampa Police Department v. Acosta

645 So. 2d 551, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 11337

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 16, 1994 | Docket: 64752241

Published

that the vehicle was used in violation of section 932.702, Florida Statutes (Supp.1992), to purchase

Fletcher v. Metro Dade Police Dept. Law Enforcement Trust Fund

593 So. 2d 266, 1992 WL 4088

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 14, 1992 | Docket: 1468175

Published

has been or is being used in violation of section 932.702." The statute does not include either attempts

Navolio v. Dickey

579 So. 2d 328, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 4119, 1991 WL 72095

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 9, 1991 | Docket: 64658636

Published

alleging the equipment was used in violation of section 932.702, Florida Statutes, has filed in the circuit

Byrom v. Gallagher

578 So. 2d 715, 1990 WL 150223

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 9, 1991 | Docket: 440908

Published

CONTRABAND BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY PURSUANT TO SECTION 932.702, FLORIDA STATUTES (1987), WHEN THE PURCHASER'S

State v. DeAngelis

578 So. 2d 404, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 3584, 1991 WL 55425

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 17, 1991 | Docket: 64658256

Published

under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.702(3), Fla.Stat. (1987).1 Entry into the BMW would

In re Forfeiture of 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, VIN 1Z8749S404778, TAG YER-675

526 So. 2d 708, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 1114, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 1922, 1988 WL 44161

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 11, 1988 | Docket: 64635287

Published

to contraband articles used in violation of section 932.702, Florida Statutes, vest immediately in the

State ex rel. City of Lake Alfred v. Strine

523 So. 2d 1276, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 1047, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 1727, 1988 WL 39146

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 29, 1988 | Docket: 64634322

Published

erred in denying forfeiture of the truck. Section 932.702(3) provides: “It is unlawful ... (3) to use

City of Orlando, Police Department v. Jorrin

489 So. 2d 172, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 8078, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1207

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 29, 1986 | Docket: 64619711

Published

felony.” If the handgun was contraband, then section 932.702, Florida Statutes (1983), provides that it

Certain British Underwriters at Lloyds v. Jet Charter Service, Inc.

789 F.2d 1534

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 27, 1986 | Docket: 66216141

Published

vehicle, vessel or aircraft.” Florida Statute § 932.702(3) states that it is unlawful “[t]o use any vessel

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: May 8, 1986 | Docket: 3258268

Published

forfeited subject to the provisions of this act." Section 932.702, F.S., provides that it is unlawful to transport

Vessel Described as One 36 Foot Mirage, BHN CBD 36011M831 Displaying Florida Registration Numbers FL5182 Em v. State, Department of Natural Resources

487 So. 2d 1134, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 946, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 7446

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 22, 1986 | Docket: 64619058

Published

per § 893.13(l)(d)(2) and § 893.-03(l)(c). Section 932.702 makes it unlawful to transport any contraband

State v. Williams

462 So. 2d 69, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 100, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 11875

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 3, 1985 | Docket: 64609251

Published

contraband would have “inevitably” been discovered. Section 932.702, Florida Statutes (1983), provides: It is unlawful:

Lauderdale Investments, Inc. v. Miller

456 So. 2d 539, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 2001, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 15103

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 20, 1984 | Docket: 64607016

Published

finding that it was used to transport drugs. See § 932.702, Fla.Stat. (1981). The owner of the plane at the

State v. One (1) 1977 Volkswagen, VIN/1773229365, Florida License "KTV-062"

455 So. 2d 434, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14357

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 1984 | Docket: 64606660

Published

sale of contraband (cocaine) in violation of Section 932.702(3), Florida Statutes (1981).1 The vehicle was

State v. Baglioni

453 So. 2d 144, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14261

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 13, 1984 | Docket: 64606028

Published

but I do not agree that section 932.702(3) should be the basis. Section 932.702(1) is an appropriate authority

In re Forfeiture of a Cessna 421 Aircraft, Reg. No. N42A

450 So. 2d 1138, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 12798

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 18, 1984 | Docket: 64605241

Published

concealment or possession of a contraband article. § 932.702, Fla.Stat. (1981). An aircraft “which has been

Barton v. State

448 So. 2d 53, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 12662

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 5, 1984 | Docket: 64604053

Published

receipt ... [or] possession” of the marijuana. § 932.702(3), Fla. Stat. (1981). See Hardcastle v. Kratz

Hardcastle v. Kratz

443 So. 2d 1027, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 25145

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 16, 1983 | Docket: 64602143

Published

of any motor vehicle used in violation of section 932.702, Florida Statutes (1981). Subsection (3) of

Lamar v. Bergeron

438 So. 2d 1023, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 22520

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 13, 1983 | Docket: 64600048

Published

transported, carried, concealed, possessed, etc. § 932.702, Florida Statutes (1981).1 Under the Florida Contraband

In re Forfeiture of 1979 Toyota Corolla Automobile Vin KE30619534

424 So. 2d 922, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 22247

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 1982 | Docket: 64594521

Published

sale, etc., of contraband so as to violate Section 932.702, Florida Statutes (1981), and thereby authorize

Coleman v. Brandon

426 So. 2d 44, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 21703

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 24, 1982 | Docket: 64594944

Published

violation of section 932.702, Florida Statutes (1981). Subsection (3) of section 932.702 makes it unlawful:

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Dec 29, 1981 | Docket: 3258564

Published

and the definition of `contraband article.' Section 932.702, in pertinent part, makes it unlawful to transport