Florida criminal charge
Failure to control or report dangerous fire in Florida
Failure to control or report dangerous fire is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 877.15. 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. § 877.15.
What is the penalty for failure to control or report dangerous fire 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 failure to control or report dangerous fire in Florida
Is failure to control or report dangerous fire a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
What are the penalties for failure to control or report dangerous fire in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree, failure to control or report dangerous fire 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 failure to control or report dangerous fire?
Failure to control or report dangerous fire is governed by Fla. Stat. § 877.15 (Failure to control or report dangerous fire).
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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.