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Florida Statutes Title XLVI. Crimes § 782.03. Excusable homicide

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Homicide is excusable when committed by accident and misfortune in doing any lawful act by lawful means with usual ordinary caution, and without any unlawful intent, or by accident and misfortune in the heat of passion, upon any sudden and sufficient provocation, or upon a sudden combat, without any dangerous weapon being used and not done in a cruel or unusual manner.

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