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Florida Laws Taking Effect in October

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Florida Laws Taking Effect in October

Posted By Law Offices of Robert Stepniak || 8-Oct-2019

As of October 1, 2019, there are 27 laws now in effect. From texting while driving to hazing, there are many new and updated laws Florida residents must know about.

Here are several criminal laws that are now effective immediately:

  • Texting while driving (HB 107) – Although this law took effect on July 1, starting this month all motorists must be hands-free when driving through school and work zones. Until the end of the year, police offices will issue written or verbal warnings for anyone who violates this law. On January 1, 2020, violating this law results in a citation and three points on the driver’s license.
  • Hazing (HB 1080) – Commonly known as “Andrew’s Law” after the death of FSU student Andrew Coffey in a hazing incident, this law makes hazing that leads to permanent injury a third-degree felony, which results in a prison term of up to five yeas and maximum $5,000 fine upon conviction. In addition, it is now a first-degree misdemeanor to plan or solicit the involvement of others in a hazing incident. Lastly, anyone who calls for medical assistance at a hazing incident is given immunity.
  • Veterans’ courts (SB 910) – Receiving an honorable discharge is no longer an eligibility requirement to participate in veterans’ court. Furthermore, the law also expands the eligibility requirement for treatment options ordered by the court.
  • Police dogs and horses (SB 96) – Killing or causing great bodily harm to a police, search-and-rescue, or fire dog or police horse is a second-degree felony, which is punishable by a prison sentence of up to 15 years and maximum $10,000 fine. The previous law made this crime a third-degree felony.
  • Child-like sex dolls (SB 160) – Showing, selling, or gifting a child-like sex doll is a first-degree misdemeanor, which carries a maximum one-year jail term and a fine not exceeding $1,000. A subsequent offense is a third-degree felony.

If you’ve been arrested in Daytona Beach, contact the Law Offices of Robert Stepniak today at (386) 253-4750 today.

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