FDLE Florida Law and Statutes 2

Question 1

Under Florida Statute §741.28, which of the following qualifies as 'domestic violence'?

Accepted Answer

Any assault, battery, sexual assault, stalking, kidnapping, or false imprisonment between family or household members

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Any dispute between neighbors in a residential setting

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Verbal arguments between spouses that do not involve physical contact

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Any crime committed on residential property

Question 2

What is the mandatory arrest policy under Florida Statute §741.29 for domestic violence cases?

Accepted Answer

Officers shall arrest the primary aggressor when probable cause exists, without requiring the victim's consent

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Officers must always make a dual arrest when both parties have visible injuries

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Officers must wait for a sworn complaint from the victim before making an arrest

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Officers should issue a notice to appear rather than arrest

Question 3

Under Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' law (F.S. §776.012), when may a person use deadly force in self-defense?

Accepted Answer

When they reasonably believe deadly force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm, and they are not engaged in criminal activity

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Only inside their own home or vehicle

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Only after exhausting all reasonable means of retreat first

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When property is being threatened in addition to personal safety

Question 4

What constitutes 'battery' under Florida Statute §784.03?

Accepted Answer

Intentionally touching or striking another person against their will, or intentionally causing bodily harm

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Any threatening communication that causes fear of harm

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Following a person in a public place without their consent

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Blocking a person's path of travel in a public space

Question 5

Under Florida law, what is the Marchman Act (F.S. §397.6818) used for?

Accepted Answer

Emergency or involuntary assessment and stabilization of persons impaired by or dependent on substances

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Involuntary commitment of persons with serious mental illness

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Mandatory drug testing for persons arrested on felony charges

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Authorization for law enforcement to seize assets connected to drug trafficking

Question 6

Under Florida Statute §316.193, a first DUI offense with a BAC of 0.08 or higher carries which penalty?

Accepted Answer

A misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail, fines of $500-$1,000, license revocation, and community service

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A non-criminal traffic infraction with a fine only

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A felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison

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Mandatory minimum 30-day jail sentence