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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XLVI
CRIMES
Chapter 782
HOMICIDE
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F.S. 782.072
782.072 Vessel homicide.“Vessel homicide” is the killing of a human being by the operation of a vessel as defined in s. 327.02 by another in a reckless manner likely to cause the death of, or great bodily harm to, another. Vessel homicide is:
(1) A felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(2) A felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, if:
(a) At the time of the accident, the person knew, or should have known, that the accident occurred; and
(b) The person failed to give information and render aid as required by s. 327.30(1).

This subsection does not require that the person knew that the accident resulted in injury or death.

History.s. 1, ch. 87-20; s. 15, ch. 96-330; s. 2, ch. 99-153.

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F.S. 782.072 on Casetext

Amendments to 782.072


Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 782.072
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

S782.072 1 - HOMICIDE-NEGLIG MANSL - VESSEL - F: S
S782.072 2 - HOMICIDE-NEGLIG MANSL - VESSEL FAIL TO GIVE INFORMATION AND RENDER AID - F: F



Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

IN RE STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES- REPORT, 262 So. 3d 59 (Fla. 2019)

. . . 190 So.3d 1055], and 2017 [211 So.3d 995], and 2019. 7.9 VEHICULAR OR VESSEL HOMICIDE § 782.071 or § 782.072 . . . Enhanced penalty. § 782.071(1)(b) or § 782.072(2), Fla. Stat. Give if applicable. . . . Lesser Included Offenses VEHICULAR OR VESSEL HOMICIDE - 782.071 or 782.072 CATEGORY ONE CATEGORY TWO . . .

IN RE STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES- REPORT, 236 So. 3d 282 (Fla. 2018)

. . . None Vehicular homicide 782.071 7.9 Vessel homicide 782.072 7.9 (Nonhomicide lessers*) 777.04(1) 5.1 . . .

In STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES- REPORT NO., 176 So. 3d 938 (Fla. 2015)

. . . Section 782.071, Florida Statutes (2014); defines the offense of Vehicular Homicide, while section 782.072 . . . APPENDIX 7.9 VEHICULAR OR VESSEL HOMICIDE § 782.071 or § 782.072, Fla. Stat. . . . Enhanced penalty. § 782.071 (l)(b) or § 782.072(2), Fla. Stat. Give if applicable. . . .

In STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES- REPORT NO., 997 So. 2d 403 (Fla. 2008)

. . . None Vehicular homicide 782.071 7.9 Vessel homicide 782.072 7.9 (Nonhomicide lessers) Attempt 777.04( . . .

In STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES- REPORT NO., 994 So. 2d 1038 (Fla. 2008)

. . . instruction was adopted in 1981 and amended in 1997 and 2008. 7.9 VEHICULAR OR VESSEL HOMICIDE § 782.071 or § 782.072 . . . Enhanced penalty. § 782.071(l)(b) or § 782.072(2), Fla. Stat. Give if applicable. . . . Lesser Included Offenses VEHICULAR OR VESSEL HOMICIDE — 782.071 or 782.072 CATEGORY ONE CATEGORY TWO . . .

In STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES- No., 946 So. 2d 1061 (Fla. 2006)

. . . 665 So.2d 212], and 1998 [723 So.2d 123], and 2006. 7.9 VEHICULAR OR VESSEL HOMICIDE § 782.071 or § 782.072 . . . Enhanced penalty. § 782.071(l)(b) or § 782.072(2), Fla. Stat. Give if applicable. . . . Lesser Included Offenses VEHICULAR OR VESSEL HOMICIDE — 782.071 or 782.072 CATEGORY ONE CATEGORY TWO . . .

MARQUEZ, v. STATE, 563 So. 2d 152 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1990)

. . . Section 782.072, Florida Statute (1987), went into effect on October 1, 1987. . . . . The vessel homicide statute provides as follows: 782.072 Vessel homicide.— (1) "Vessel homicide” is the . . . a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.-084. § 782.072 . . .