What Is Florida’s Three Strikes Law? Understanding Florida’s Habitual Felony Offender Laws and How to Fight Repeat Felony Charges
Florida’s Three Strikes Law, formally known as the Habitual Felony Offender or “HFO” Law, imposes severe penalties on repeat felony offenders and aims to deter habitual criminal behavior through sentencing enhancements that give judges and prosecutors significant leverage in plea negotiations and greater discretion at sentencing for enhanced prison time. Under Florida Statutes 775.084(1)(a), individuals […]