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Discharging machine guns; penalty in Florida

Felony of the First DegreeCurrent through 2026 Florida legislative session

Discharging machine guns; penalty is a Felony of the First Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 790.16. As a Felony of the First 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. § 790.16.

Common questions about discharging machine guns; penalty in Florida

Is discharging machine guns; penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Discharging machine guns; penalty is a Felony of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 790.16.

Which Florida statute covers discharging machine guns; penalty?

Discharging machine guns; penalty is governed by Fla. Stat. § 790.16 (Discharging machine guns; penalty).

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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.