Florida criminal charge
Crimes against railroad vehicles; penalties in Florida
Crimes against railroad vehicles; penalties is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 860.121. 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. § 860.121.
What is the penalty for crimes against railroad vehicles; penalties in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Violation against unoccupied railroad vehicle — The violation of subsection (1) is committed with respect to an unoccupied railroad vehicle.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Violation against unoccupied railroad vehicle — The violation of subsection (1) is committed with respect to an unoccupied railroad vehicle.; 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 (Violation against occupied railroad vehicle — The violation of subsection (1) is committed with respect to an occupied railroad vehicle or a railroad vehicle connected thereto.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Violation against occupied railroad vehicle — The violation of subsection (1) is committed with respect to an occupied railroad vehicle or a railroad vehicle connected thereto.; 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 30 years (Violation resulting in great bodily harm — The violation of subsection (1) results in great bodily harm.; when specifically provided by statute, a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(b)1.)) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Violation resulting in great bodily harm — The violation of subsection (1) results in great bodily 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 crimes against railroad vehicles; penalties classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violation against unoccupied railroad vehicle | Felony of the Third Degree | The violation of subsection (1) is committed with respect to an unoccupied railroad vehicle. | Fla. Stat. § 860.121(2)(a) |
| Violation against occupied railroad vehicle | Felony of the Second Degree | The violation of subsection (1) is committed with respect to an occupied railroad vehicle or a railroad vehicle connected thereto. | Fla. Stat. § 860.121(2)(b) |
| Violation resulting in great bodily harm | Felony of the First Degree | The violation of subsection (1) results in great bodily harm. | Fla. Stat. § 860.121(2)(c) |
Common questions about crimes against railroad vehicles; penalties in Florida
Is crimes against railroad vehicles; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: crimes against railroad vehicles; penalties ranges from a Felony of the Third Degree to a Felony of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 860.121.
Violation against unoccupied railroad vehicle: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 860.121(2)(a)) · Violation against occupied railroad vehicle: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 860.121(2)(b)) · Violation resulting in great bodily harm: Felony of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 860.121(2)(c))
What are the penalties for crimes against railroad vehicles; penalties in Florida?
Penalties for crimes against railroad vehicles; penalties in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Felony of the Third Degree up to a Felony of the First 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 crimes against railroad vehicles; penalties?
Crimes against railroad vehicles; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 860.121 (Crimes against railroad vehicles; penalties).
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.