Florida criminal charge
Place where controlled substances are illegally kept, sold, or used declared a public nuisance in Florida
Place where controlled substances are illegally kept, sold, or used declared a public nuisance is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 823.10. As a Felony of the Third 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. § 823.10.
What is the penalty for place where controlled substances are illegally kept, sold, or used declared a public nuisance in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (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 place where controlled substances are illegally kept, sold, or used declared a public nuisance in Florida
Is place where controlled substances are illegally kept, sold, or used declared a public nuisance a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
What are the penalties for place where controlled substances are illegally kept, sold, or used declared a public nuisance in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, place where controlled substances are illegally kept, sold, or used declared a public nuisance carries up to 5 years (statutory maximum; the Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet (s. 921.0024) sets the lowest permissible sentence) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (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 place where controlled substances are illegally kept, sold, or used declared a public nuisance?
Place where controlled substances are illegally kept, sold, or used declared a public nuisance is governed by Fla. Stat. § 823.10 (Place where controlled substances are illegally kept, sold, or used declared a public nuisance).
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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.