Dangerous Crimes in Florida

Effective July 1, 2026, the Florida Legislature enacted “Missy’s Law,” which adds “any violation related to computer pornography or child exploitation,” to the list of dangerous crimes.

Under Section 907.041(5)(b), F.S., a person arrested for a dangerous crime may not be granted nonmonetary pretrial release at a first appearance hearing if the court has determined there is probable cause to believe the person has committed the offense.

Under Section 907.041(5)(a), F.S., a “dangerous crime” means any of the following:

• Arson;
• Aggravated assault;
• Aggravated battery;
• Illegal use of explosives;
• Child abuse or aggravated child abuse;
• Abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult, or aggravated abuse of an elderly person or disabled adult;
• Aircraft piracy;
• Kidnapping;
• Homicide;
• Manslaughter, including DUI manslaughter and BUI manslaughter;
• Sexual battery;
• Robbery;
• Carjacking;
• Lewd, lascivious, or indecent assault or act upon or in presence of a child under the age of 16 years;
• Sexual activity with a child, who is 12 years of age or older but less than 18 years of age, by or at solicitation
  of person in familial or custodial authority;
• Burglary of a dwelling;
• Stalking and aggravated stalking;
• Act of domestic violence as defined in s. 741.28, F.S.;
• Home invasion robbery;
• Terrorism acts as defined in s. 775.30, F.S.;
• Substance Manufacturing in violation of chapter 893, F.S.;
• Attempting or conspiring to commit any such crime;
• Human trafficking;
• Trafficking in any controlled substance described in s. 893.135(1)(c)4., F.S.;
• Extortion in violation of s. 836.05, F.S.; and
• Written threats to kill in violation of s. 836.10, F.S.

This article was last updated on Friday, May 22, 2026.