Florida § 893.20 - Continuing criminal enterprise.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 893.20 — Continuing criminal enterprise., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 893.20. Continuing criminal enterprise.
(1) Any person who commits three or more felonies under this chapter in concert with five or more other persons with respect to whom such person occupies a position of organizer, a supervisory position, or any other position of management and who obtains substantial assets or resources from these acts is guilty of engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise. (2) A person who commits the offense of engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise is guilty of a life felony, punishable pursuant to the Criminal Punishment Code and by a fine of $500,000. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 948.01, with respect to any person who is found to have violated this section, adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence may not be suspended, deferred, or withheld. (4) This section does not prohibit separate convictions and sentences for violation of this section and for felony violations of this chapter. (5) This section must be interpreted in concert with its federal analog, 21 U.S.C. s. 848.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 893.20
What does Florida Statutes § 893.20 cover?
Section 893.20 ("Continuing criminal enterprise.") 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 § 893.20?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 893.20 apply to my situation?
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