FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL WARNS CRIMINALS OF HARSHER PENALTIES
IN THE WAKE OF HURRICANE MILTON
Following Hurricane Milton’s devastation, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody warned criminals
that harsher penalties will apply during the state of emergency.
On Sunday, October 13th, Moody emphasized that
Florida will not tolerate looting or lawlessness and provided law enforcement with guidance on enforcing enhanced penalties for crimes like burglary, theft, and unlicensed contracting during emergencies.
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “Florida is a law-and-order state, and even though we have been damaged by Milton, we will not allow looting to take root here. I am offering guidance to Florida sheriffs and police chiefs about enhanced penalties for crimes
committed during a state of emergency.”
Moody also highlighted that those committing dangerous crimes may not receive
nonmonetary pretrial release until they appear before a judge.
Additionally, Moody cautioned residents to be
vigilant against price gouging and disaster-related scams, urging them to report such incidents through the No Scam app or by contacting the Attorney General’s Office.
