What is 2nd Degree Murder In Florida?

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What constitutes 2nd Degree Murder in Florida?

According to The 2011 Florida Statutes

CHAPTER 782 HOMICIDE

782.04 Murder 2nd Degree

(2) The unlawful killing of a human being, when perpetrated by any act imminently dangerous to another and evincing a depraved mind regardless of human life, although without any premeditated design to effect the death of any particular individual, is murder in the second degree and constitutes a felony of the first degree, punishable by imprisonment for a term of years not exceeding life or as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

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George Zimmerman charged with Murder in the 2nd degree in Sanford, Florida

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