Florida § 921.1426 - Sentence of death for capital offense committed by unauthorized alien.
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§ 921.1426. Sentence of death for capital offense committed by unauthorized alien.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the court shall sentence a defendant who is an unauthorized alien and who is convicted or adjudicated guilty of a capital felony to a sentence of death. As used in this section, the term “unauthorized alien” has the same meaning as in s. 908.111.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 921.1426 cover?
Section 921.1426 ("Sentence of death for capital offense committed by unauthorized alien.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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