Florida criminal charge
Exceeding authority in executing search warrant; penalty in Florida
Exceeding authority in executing search warrant; penalty is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 933.17. As a Misdemeanor 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. § 933.17.
What is the penalty for exceeding authority in executing search warrant; penalty in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 60 days (county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $500 (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 exceeding authority in executing search warrant; penalty in Florida
Is exceeding authority in executing search warrant; penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
What are the penalties for exceeding authority in executing search warrant; penalty in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree, exceeding authority in executing search warrant; penalty carries up to 60 days (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and 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. § 775.082 (current (2025 Florida Statutes)).
Which Florida statute covers exceeding authority in executing search warrant; penalty?
Exceeding authority in executing search warrant; penalty is governed by Fla. Stat. § 933.17 (Exceeding authority in executing search warrant; 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.