Florida criminal charge
Allowing unlawful assembly in building prohibited in Florida
Allowing unlawful assembly in building prohibited is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 876.04. As a Misdemeanor of the First 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. § 876.04.
What is the penalty for allowing unlawful assembly in building prohibited in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
Common questions about allowing unlawful assembly in building prohibited in Florida
Is allowing unlawful assembly in building prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Allowing unlawful assembly in building prohibited is a Misdemeanor of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 876.04.
What are the penalties for allowing unlawful assembly in building prohibited in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the First Degree, allowing unlawful assembly in building prohibited carries up to 1 year (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (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 allowing unlawful assembly in building prohibited?
Allowing unlawful assembly in building prohibited is governed by Fla. Stat. § 876.04 (Allowing unlawful assembly in building prohibited).
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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.