Florida criminal charge
Intentional injury to or interference with property in Florida
Intentional injury to or interference with property is a Life Felony under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 876.38. As a Life Felony, 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. § 876.38.
What is the penalty for intentional injury to or interference with property in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | imprisonment for life or a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(a)3.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $15,000 (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 offenses committed on or after 1995-07-01; earlier offense dates follow the date-regime table in s. 775.082(3)(a).
Common questions about intentional injury to or interference with property in Florida
Is intentional injury to or interference with property a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Intentional injury to or interference with property is a Life Felony in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 876.38.
What are the penalties for intentional injury to or interference with property in Florida?
As a Life Felony, intentional injury to or interference with property carries imprisonment for life or a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(a)3.) of incarceration and a fine of up to $15,000 (statutory ceiling under s. 775.083; the alternatives in s. 775.083(1)(f)-(g) may exceed it) under Fla. Stat. § 775.082 (offenses committed on or after 1995-07-01; earlier offense dates follow the date-regime table in s. 775.082(3)(a)).
Which Florida statute covers intentional injury to or interference with property?
Intentional injury to or interference with property is governed by Fla. Stat. § 876.38 (Intentional injury to or interference with property).
Legal terms used in this law
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.