Florida criminal charge
Battery on health services personnel in Florida
Battery on health services personnel is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 784.076. 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. § 784.076.
What is the penalty for battery on health services personnel 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 on health services personnel in Florida
Is battery on health services personnel a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
What are the penalties for battery on health services personnel in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, battery on health services personnel 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 on health services personnel?
Battery on health services personnel is governed by Fla. Stat. § 784.076 (Battery on health services personnel).
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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.