Florida § 784.0495 - Mob intimidation.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 784.0495 — Mob intimidation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 784.0495. Mob intimidation.
(1) It is unlawful for a person, assembled with two or more other persons and acting with a common intent, to use force or threaten to use imminent force, to compel or induce, or attempt to compel or induce, another person to do or refrain from doing any act or to assume, abandon, or maintain a particular viewpoint against his or her will. (2) A person who violates subsection (1) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (3) A person arrested for a violation of this section shall be held in custody until brought before the court for admittance to bail in accordance with chapter 903.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 784.0495
What does Florida Statutes § 784.0495 cover?
Section 784.0495 ("Mob intimidation.") 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.
How do I cite Florida § 784.0495?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 784.0495 apply to my situation?
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