Florida criminal charge
Intoxicated servant of common carrier in Florida
Intoxicated servant of common carrier is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 860.03. 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. § 860.03.
What is the penalty for intoxicated servant of common carrier 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 intoxicated servant of common carrier in Florida
Is intoxicated servant of common carrier a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Intoxicated servant of common carrier is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 860.03.
What are the penalties for intoxicated servant of common carrier in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree, intoxicated servant of common carrier 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 intoxicated servant of common carrier?
Intoxicated servant of common carrier is governed by Fla. Stat. § 860.03 (Intoxicated servant of common carrier).
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.