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Criminal transmission of HIV; procedures; penalties in Florida
Criminal transmission of HIV; procedures; penalties is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 775.0877. 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. § 775.0877.
What is the penalty for criminal transmission of hiv; procedures; penalties 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 criminal transmission of hiv; procedures; penalties in Florida
Is criminal transmission of HIV; procedures; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Criminal transmission of HIV; procedures; penalties is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 775.0877.
What are the penalties for criminal transmission of HIV; procedures; penalties in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, criminal transmission of HIV; procedures; penalties 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 criminal transmission of HIV; procedures; penalties?
Criminal transmission of HIV; procedures; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 775.0877 (Criminal transmission of HIV; procedures; penalties).
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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.