Florida criminal charge
Injuring or removing tomb or monument; disturbing contents of grave or tomb; penalties in Florida
Injuring or removing tomb or monument; disturbing contents of grave or tomb; penalties is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 872.02. 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. § 872.02.
What is the penalty for injuring or removing tomb or monument; disturbing contents of grave or tomb; penalties in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (Disturbing contents of a grave or tomb — A person willfully and knowingly excavates, exposes, moves, removes, or otherwise disturbs the contents of a grave or tomb.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Disturbing contents of a grave or tomb — A person willfully and knowingly excavates, exposes, moves, removes, or otherwise disturbs the contents of a grave or tomb.; 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 injuring or removing tomb or monument; disturbing contents of grave or tomb; penalties classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disturbing contents of a grave or tomb | Felony of the Second Degree | A person willfully and knowingly excavates, exposes, moves, removes, or otherwise disturbs the contents of a grave or tomb. | Fla. Stat. § 872.02(2) |
Common questions about injuring or removing tomb or monument; disturbing contents of grave or tomb; penalties in Florida
Is injuring or removing tomb or monument; disturbing contents of grave or tomb; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Injuring or removing tomb or monument; disturbing contents of grave or tomb; penalties is a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 872.02.
Disturbing contents of a grave or tomb: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 872.02(2))
What are the penalties for injuring or removing tomb or monument; disturbing contents of grave or tomb; penalties in Florida?
Penalties for injuring or removing tomb or monument; disturbing contents of grave or tomb; penalties in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Felony of the Second Degree up to a Felony of the Second 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 injuring or removing tomb or monument; disturbing contents of grave or tomb; penalties?
Injuring or removing tomb or monument; disturbing contents of grave or tomb; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 872.02 (Injuring or removing tomb or monument; disturbing contents of grave or tomb; 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.