Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVI, Crimes
Fla. Stat. (Crimes) § 775.085: Evidencing prejudice while committing offense; reclassification
What this law says, in plain English
This statute reclassifies criminal penalties when an offense evidences prejudice based on protected characteristics like race or religion, and creates a civil cause of action for damages when someone is coerced or threatened under this section.
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