Florida criminal charge
Manufacturing or selling metallic knuckles in Florida
Manufacturing or selling metallic knuckles is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 790.09. 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. § 790.09.
What is the penalty for manufacturing or selling metallic knuckles 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 manufacturing or selling metallic knuckles in Florida
Is manufacturing or selling metallic knuckles a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Manufacturing or selling metallic knuckles is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 790.09.
What are the penalties for manufacturing or selling metallic knuckles in Florida?
As a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree, manufacturing or selling metallic knuckles 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 manufacturing or selling metallic knuckles?
Manufacturing or selling metallic knuckles is governed by Fla. Stat. § 790.09 (Manufacturing or selling metallic knuckles).
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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.