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Animal enterprise disruption; criminal penalties in Florida
Animal enterprise disruption; criminal penalties is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 828.42. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 828.42.
What is the penalty for animal enterprise disruption; criminal penalties in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Animal enterprise disruption — base offense — A person intentionally causes physical disruption to an animal enterprise by stealing, damaging, or causing loss of property used by the enterprise, thereby causing economic damage.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Animal enterprise disruption — base offense — A person intentionally causes physical disruption to an animal enterprise by stealing, damaging, or causing loss of property used by the enterprise, thereby causing economic damage.; 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (Animal enterprise disruption — serious bodily injury — A person, in the course of violating subsection (1), causes serious bodily injury to another.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Animal enterprise disruption — serious bodily injury — A person, in the course of violating subsection (1), causes serious bodily injury to another.; 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (Animal enterprise disruption — economic damage exceeding $10,000 — A violation of subsection (1) results in economic damage exceeding $10,000.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Animal enterprise disruption — economic damage exceeding $10,000 — A violation of subsection (1) results in economic damage exceeding $10,000.; 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).
How is animal enterprise disruption; criminal penalties classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal enterprise disruption — base offense | Felony of the Third Degree | A person intentionally causes physical disruption to an animal enterprise by stealing, damaging, or causing loss of property used by the enterprise, thereby causing economic damage. | Fla. Stat. § 828.42(1) |
| Animal enterprise disruption — serious bodily injury | Felony of the Second Degree | A person, in the course of violating subsection (1), causes serious bodily injury to another. | Fla. Stat. § 828.42(2) |
| Animal enterprise disruption — economic damage exceeding $10,000 | Felony of the Second Degree | A violation of subsection (1) results in economic damage exceeding $10,000. | Fla. Stat. § 828.42(3) |
Common questions about animal enterprise disruption; criminal penalties in Florida
Is animal enterprise disruption; criminal penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: animal enterprise disruption; criminal penalties ranges from a Felony of the Third Degree to a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 828.42.
Animal enterprise disruption — base offense: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 828.42(1)) · Animal enterprise disruption — serious bodily injury: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 828.42(2)) · Animal enterprise disruption — economic damage exceeding $10,000: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 828.42(3))
What are the penalties for animal enterprise disruption; criminal penalties in Florida?
Penalties for animal enterprise disruption; criminal penalties in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Felony of the Third Degree up to a Felony of the Second Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers animal enterprise disruption; criminal penalties?
Animal enterprise disruption; criminal penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 828.42 (Animal enterprise disruption; criminal penalties).
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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.