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782.11 Unnecessary Killing to Prevent Unlawful Act

Whoever shall unnecessarily kill another, either while resisting an attempt by such other person to commit any felony, or to do any other unlawful act, or after such attempt shall have failed, shall be deemed guilty of manslaughter, a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

History.--s. 13, ch. 1637, 1868; RS 2388; GS 3213; RGS 5043; CGL 7145; s. 719, ch. 71-136.

1782.30 Short title.--Sections 782.30-782.36 may be cited as the "Partial-Birth Abortion Act."

History.--s. 1, ch. 2000-142.

Note.--Section 5, ch. 2000-142, provides that "[t]his act shall be liberally construed to effectively carry out its purposes. In the event of conflict between this act and any other provision of law, the provisions of this act shall govern."