Florida criminal charge
Offenses against governmental entities in Florida
Offenses against governmental entities is a Felony of the First Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 815.062. As a Felony of the First 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. § 815.062.
What is the penalty for offenses against governmental entities in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 30 years (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 (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 offenses against governmental entities in Florida
Is offenses against governmental entities a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Offenses against governmental entities is a Felony of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 815.062.
What are the penalties for offenses against governmental entities in Florida?
As a Felony of the First Degree, offenses against governmental entities carries up to 30 years (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (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 offenses against governmental entities?
Offenses against governmental entities is governed by Fla. Stat. § 815.062 (Offenses against governmental entities).
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.