Posted On:
February 17, 2009
What is a "forcible felony" in Florida?
The term "forcible felony" is important in Florida because the only time you can use a gun or other deadly weapon in self-defense is when you use it to stop or prevent a "forcible felony".
Florida forcible felonies are:
- Kidnapping
- Murder
- Manslaughter
- Sexual Battery (Rape)
- Arson
- Treason
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Carjacking
- Home Invasion
- Aggravated Battery
- Aggravated Assault
- Aggravated Stalking
-Any other felony that involves the use or threat of violence against any person
If you have been arrested in Jacksonville, contact our Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorneys at (904) 634-0900 for a free consultation.
