defendant was under 18, a judge sets a maximum term of 40 years and they are eligible for a review of their sentence after 25 years. If a person commits a predicate felony, but was not the direct contributor to the death of the victim then the person will be charged with murder in the second degree - felony murder which is a felony of the first degree. The maximum prison term is life. If the defendant was under 18, a judge sets a maximum term of 30 years and they are eligible for a review of their sentence after 25 years. See also Ryan Holle, criminal defendant whose case involved a controversial application of the felony murder rule Jennifer Mee Law of Florida References External links Text of the statute from the Florida Legislature Murder in Florida U.S. state criminal law Florida law