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Possession of short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or machine gun; penalty in Florida
Possession of short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or machine gun; penalty is a Felony of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 790.221. As a Felony 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. § 790.221.
What is the penalty for possession of short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or machine gun; penalty in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (no statutory minimum) | 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 possession of short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or machine gun; penalty in Florida
Is possession of short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or machine gun; penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Possession of short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or machine gun; penalty is a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 790.221.
What are the penalties for possession of short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or machine gun; penalty in Florida?
As a Felony of the Second Degree, possession of short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or machine gun; penalty carries up to 15 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 possession of short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or machine gun; penalty?
Possession of short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or machine gun; penalty is governed by Fla. Stat. § 790.221 (Possession of short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or machine gun; penalty).
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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.