Florida criminal charge
Removing minors from state or concealing minors contrary to state agency order or court order in Florida
Removing minors from state or concealing minors contrary to state agency order or court order is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 787.04. 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. § 787.04.
What is the penalty for removing minors from state or concealing minors contrary to state agency order or court order 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 removing minors from state or concealing minors contrary to state agency order or court order in Florida
Is removing minors from state or concealing minors contrary to state agency order or court order a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Removing minors from state or concealing minors contrary to state agency order or court order is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 787.04.
What are the penalties for removing minors from state or concealing minors contrary to state agency order or court order in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, removing minors from state or concealing minors contrary to state agency order or court order 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 removing minors from state or concealing minors contrary to state agency order or court order?
Removing minors from state or concealing minors contrary to state agency order or court order is governed by Fla. Stat. § 787.04 (Removing minors from state or concealing minors contrary to state agency order or court order).
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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.