Florida criminal charge
Arson resulting in injury to another; penalty in Florida
Arson resulting in injury to another; penalty is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 806.031. 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. § 806.031.
What is the penalty for arson resulting in injury to another; penalty in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Arson resulting in bodily harm — Applies when arson results in any bodily harm to a firefighter or any other person, regardless of intent or lack of intent to cause such harm.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Arson resulting in bodily harm — Applies when arson results in any bodily harm to a firefighter or any other person, regardless of intent or lack of intent to cause such harm.; 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 (Arson resulting in great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement — Applies when arson results in great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to a firefighter or any other person, regardless of intent or lack of intent to cause such harm.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Arson resulting in great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement — Applies when arson results in great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to a firefighter or any other person, regardless of intent or lack of intent to cause such harm.; 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 arson resulting in injury to another; penalty classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arson resulting in bodily harm | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | Applies when arson results in any bodily harm to a firefighter or any other person, regardless of intent or lack of intent to cause such harm. | Fla. Stat. § 806.031(1) |
| Arson resulting in great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement | Felony of the Second Degree | Applies when arson results in great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to a firefighter or any other person, regardless of intent or lack of intent to cause such harm. | Fla. Stat. § 806.031(2) |
Common questions about arson resulting in injury to another; penalty in Florida
Is arson resulting in injury to another; penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: arson resulting in injury to another; penalty ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 806.031.
Arson resulting in bodily harm: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 806.031(1)) · Arson resulting in great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 806.031(2))
What are the penalties for arson resulting in injury to another; penalty in Florida?
Penalties for arson resulting in injury to another; penalty in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the First 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 arson resulting in injury to another; penalty?
Arson resulting in injury to another; penalty is governed by Fla. Stat. § 806.031 (Arson resulting in injury to another; penalty).
Legal terms used in this law
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.