Florida criminal charge
Battery of facility employee by throwing, tossing, or expelling certain fluids or materials in Florida
Battery of facility employee by throwing, tossing, or expelling certain fluids or materials is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 784.078. As a Felony of the Third 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. § 784.078.
What is the penalty for battery of facility employee by throwing, tossing, or expelling certain fluids or materials in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (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 battery of facility employee by throwing, tossing, or expelling certain fluids or materials in Florida
Is battery of facility employee by throwing, tossing, or expelling certain fluids or materials a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
What are the penalties for battery of facility employee by throwing, tossing, or expelling certain fluids or materials in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, battery of facility employee by throwing, tossing, or expelling certain fluids or materials carries up to 5 years (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (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 battery of facility employee by throwing, tossing, or expelling certain fluids or materials?
Battery of facility employee by throwing, tossing, or expelling certain fluids or materials is governed by Fla. Stat. § 784.078 (Battery of facility employee by throwing, tossing, or expelling certain fluids or materials).
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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.