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Offenses involving critical infrastructure; improper tampering; civil remedies; trespass on critical infrastructure; computer offenses involving critical infrastructure in Florida
Offenses involving critical infrastructure; improper tampering; civil remedies; trespass on critical infrastructure; computer offenses involving critical infrastructure is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 812.141. 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. § 812.141.
What is the penalty for offenses involving critical infrastructure; improper tampering; civil remedies; trespass on critical infrastructure; computer offenses involving critical infrastructure in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (Improper tampering with critical infrastructure — A person knowingly and intentionally improperly tampers with critical infrastructure resulting in damage of $200 or more, or interruption/impairment of function costing $200 or more in labor and supplies to restore.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Improper tampering with critical infrastructure — A person knowingly and intentionally improperly tampers with critical infrastructure resulting in damage of $200 or more, or interruption/impairment of function costing $200 or more in labor and supplies to restore.; 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Trespass on critical infrastructure — A person, without authorization, license, or invitation, willfully enters or remains on critical infrastructure after notice against trespass has been given by communication, posting, fencing, or cultivation.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Trespass on critical infrastructure — A person, without authorization, license, or invitation, willfully enters or remains on critical infrastructure after notice against trespass has been given by communication, posting, fencing, or cultivation.; 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Unauthorized computer access to critical infrastructure systems — A person willfully, knowingly, and without authorization gains access to a computer, computer system, network, or electronic device owned, operated, or used by a critical infrastructure entity, knowing the access is unauthorized.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Unauthorized computer access to critical infrastructure systems — A person willfully, knowingly, and without authorization gains access to a computer, computer system, network, or electronic device owned, operated, or used by a critical infrastructure entity, knowing the access is unauthorized.; 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (Computer tampering causing disruption of critical infrastructure service — A person willfully, knowingly, and without authorization physically tampers with, inserts a contaminant into, or transmits commands/communications to a computer, system, network, or device that causes a disruption in a service delivered by critical infrastructure.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Computer tampering causing disruption of critical infrastructure service — A person willfully, knowingly, and without authorization physically tampers with, inserts a contaminant into, or transmits commands/communications to a computer, system, network, or device that causes a disruption in a service delivered by critical infrastructure.; 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 offenses involving critical infrastructure; improper tampering; civil remedies; trespass on critical infrastructure; computer offenses involving critical infrastructure classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improper tampering with critical infrastructure | Felony of the Second Degree | A person knowingly and intentionally improperly tampers with critical infrastructure resulting in damage of $200 or more, or interruption/impairment of function costing $200 or more in labor and supplies to restore. | Fla. Stat. § 812.141(2) |
| Trespass on critical infrastructure | Felony of the Third Degree | A person, without authorization, license, or invitation, willfully enters or remains on critical infrastructure after notice against trespass has been given by communication, posting, fencing, or cultivation. | Fla. Stat. § 812.141(4) |
| Unauthorized computer access to critical infrastructure systems | Felony of the Third Degree | A person willfully, knowingly, and without authorization gains access to a computer, computer system, network, or electronic device owned, operated, or used by a critical infrastructure entity, knowing the access is unauthorized. | Fla. Stat. § 812.141(5)(a) |
| Computer tampering causing disruption of critical infrastructure service | Felony of the Second Degree | A person willfully, knowingly, and without authorization physically tampers with, inserts a contaminant into, or transmits commands/communications to a computer, system, network, or device that causes a disruption in a service delivered by critical infrastructure. | Fla. Stat. § 812.141(5)(b) |
Common questions about offenses involving critical infrastructure; improper tampering; civil remedies; trespass on critical infrastructure; computer offenses involving critical infrastructure in Florida
Is offenses involving critical infrastructure; improper tampering; civil remedies; trespass on critical infrastructure; computer offenses involving critical infrastructure a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: offenses involving critical infrastructure; improper tampering; civil remedies; trespass on critical infrastructure; computer offenses involving critical infrastructure ranges from a Felony of the Third Degree to a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 812.141.
Improper tampering with critical infrastructure: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 812.141(2)) · Trespass on critical infrastructure: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 812.141(4)) · Unauthorized computer access to critical infrastructure systems: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 812.141(5)(a)) · Computer tampering causing disruption of critical infrastructure service: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 812.141(5)(b))
What are the penalties for offenses involving critical infrastructure; improper tampering; civil remedies; trespass on critical infrastructure; computer offenses involving critical infrastructure in Florida?
Penalties for offenses involving critical infrastructure; improper tampering; civil remedies; trespass on critical infrastructure; computer offenses involving critical infrastructure in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Felony of the Third 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 offenses involving critical infrastructure; improper tampering; civil remedies; trespass on critical infrastructure; computer offenses involving critical infrastructure?
Offenses involving critical infrastructure; improper tampering; civil remedies; trespass on critical infrastructure; computer offenses involving critical infrastructure is governed by Fla. Stat. § 812.141 (Offenses involving critical infrastructure; improper tampering; civil remedies; trespass on critical infrastructure; computer offenses involving critical infrastructure).
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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.