Florida criminal charge
Home or private business invasion by false personation; penalties in Florida
Home or private business invasion by false personation; penalties is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.025. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 817.025.
What is the penalty for home or private business invasion by false personation; penalties in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (Home or private business invasion by false personation (base offense) — Applies when a person obtains access to a home or private business by false personation or representation with intent to commit a felony.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Home or private business invasion by false personation (base offense) — Applies when a person obtains access to a home or private business by false personation or representation with intent to commit a felony.; 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 30 years (Home or private business invasion by false personation resulting in serious injury or death — Applies when the invasion by false personation results in serious injury or death.; when specifically provided by statute, a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(b)1.)) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Home or private business invasion by false personation resulting in serious injury or death — Applies when the invasion by false personation results in serious injury or death.; 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).
How is home or private business invasion by false personation; penalties classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home or private business invasion by false personation (base offense) | Felony of the Second Degree | Applies when a person obtains access to a home or private business by false personation or representation with intent to commit a felony. | Fla. Stat. § 817.025undefined |
| Home or private business invasion by false personation resulting in serious injury or death | Felony of the First Degree | Applies when the invasion by false personation results in serious injury or death. | Fla. Stat. § 817.025undefined |
Common questions about home or private business invasion by false personation; penalties in Florida
Is home or private business invasion by false personation; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: home or private business invasion by false personation; penalties ranges from a Felony of the Second Degree to a Felony of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 817.025.
Home or private business invasion by false personation (base offense): Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.025) · Home or private business invasion by false personation resulting in serious injury or death: Felony of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 817.025)
What are the penalties for home or private business invasion by false personation; penalties in Florida?
Penalties for home or private business invasion by false personation; penalties in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Felony of the Second Degree up to a Felony of the First Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers home or private business invasion by false personation; penalties?
Home or private business invasion by false personation; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 817.025 (Home or private business invasion by false personation; 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.