False imprisonment is generally thought of as a crime involving the trapping or imprisoning of another, using force or the threat to use force. These charges can often accompany crimes relating to domestic violence or kidnapping, and prosecutors will often pursue the maximum punishment in such cases.Because of the limited requirements to show false imprisonment, the charge often arises in a domestic violence context. It can often be fairly indistinguishable from other types of violent crimes such as battery or kidnapping. Physically restrained the petitioner from leaving the home or calling law enforcement. Similar to kidnapping in Florida, false imprisonment is considered a violent offense. Many false imprisonment cases arise out of domestic violence incidents. This law defines domestic violence in Florida and applies to all counties throughout the State. Or Informant under Florida law has been held to be a crime of violence. Under Florida's 10-20-Life Law, mandatory minimum prison sentences are imposed on those convicted of violent crimes.