Florida criminal charge
Escape through voluntary action of officer in Florida
Escape through voluntary action of officer is a Felony of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 843.09. As a Felony of the Second 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. § 843.09.
What is the penalty for escape through voluntary action of officer in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (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 escape through voluntary action of officer in Florida
Is escape through voluntary action of officer a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
What are the penalties for escape through voluntary action of officer in Florida?
As a Felony of the Second Degree, escape through voluntary action of officer carries up to 15 years (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (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 escape through voluntary action of officer?
Escape through voluntary action of officer is governed by Fla. Stat. § 843.09 (Escape through voluntary action of officer).
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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.