In Florida, hate crimes are not standalone criminal charges but rather penalty enhancements that increase the severity of punishment for existing offenses like assault. Under Florida Statute §775.085, a hate crime occurs when a person commits a criminal offense based on the victim's race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation,...
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Hate Crime Penalty Enhancements for Assault Charges in Florida
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