The common law of England in relation to crimes, except so far as the same relates to the modes and degrees of punishment, shall be of full force in this state where there is no existing provision by statute on the subject.
Fla. Stat. § 775.01
Common law of England
Applied in 7 court decisions — leading case 284 So. 2d 673 - Aaron v. State (1973)
Most recently applied in 936 So. 2d 33 - Saridakis v. State (July 2006)
History.--s. 1, Nov. 6, 1829; s. 1, Feb. 10, 1832; RS 2369; GS 3194; RGS 5024; CGL 7126.
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