Florida criminal charge
Carrying of concealed weapons or concealed firearms without a license in Florida
Carrying of concealed weapons or concealed firearms without a license is a Noncriminal Violation under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 790.013. As a Noncriminal Violation, 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. § 790.013.
What is the penalty for carrying of concealed weapons or concealed firearms without a license in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $500 (not a crime (s. 775.08(3)); no imprisonment or other penalty more severe than a fine, forfeiture, or other civil penalty (s. 775.082(5))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.083 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
Common questions about carrying of concealed weapons or concealed firearms without a license in Florida
Is carrying of concealed weapons or concealed firearms without a license a crime in Florida?
Carrying of concealed weapons or concealed firearms without a license is a Noncriminal Violation in Florida, which is not a crime under Fla. Stat. § 775.08(3) — it is punishable only by a fine, forfeiture, or other civil penalty, and a conviction creates no legal disability based on a criminal offense. Governed by Fla. Stat. § 790.013.
What are the penalties for carrying of concealed weapons or concealed firearms without a license in Florida?
As a Noncriminal Violation, carrying of concealed weapons or concealed firearms without a license carries a fine of up to $500 (statutory ceiling under s. 775.083; the alternatives in s. 775.083(1)(f)-(g) may exceed it) under Fla. Stat. § 775.083.
Which Florida statute covers carrying of concealed weapons or concealed firearms without a license?
Carrying of concealed weapons or concealed firearms without a license is governed by Fla. Stat. § 790.013 (Carrying of concealed weapons or concealed firearms without a license).
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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.