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Administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) to persons convicted of sexual battery in Florida

Felony of the Second DegreeCurrent through 2026 Florida legislative session

Administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) to persons convicted of sexual battery is a Felony of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 794.0235. As a Felony of the Second Degree, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Florida sets for that offense class. Florida sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by Fla. Stat. § 794.0235.

What is the penalty for administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate (mpa) to persons convicted of sexual battery in Florida?

Penalties for Administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) to persons convicted of sexual battery
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 15 years (no statutory minimum)discretionaryFla. Stat. § 775.082
Fineup to $10,000 (or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g)))discretionaryFla. Stat. § 775.082

Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).

Common questions about administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate (mpa) to persons convicted of sexual battery in Florida

Is administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) to persons convicted of sexual battery a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) to persons convicted of sexual battery is a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 794.0235.

What are the penalties for administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) to persons convicted of sexual battery in Florida?

As a Felony of the Second Degree, administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) to persons convicted of sexual battery carries up to 15 years (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (statutory ceiling under s. 775.083; the alternatives in s. 775.083(1)(f)-(g) may exceed it) under Fla. Stat. § 775.082 (current (2025 Florida Statutes)).

Which Florida statute covers administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) to persons convicted of sexual battery?

Administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) to persons convicted of sexual battery is governed by Fla. Stat. § 794.0235 (Administration of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) to persons convicted of sexual battery).

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.