Florida criminal charge
Sale or transfer of arms to minors by dealers in Florida
Sale or transfer of arms to minors by dealers is a Felony of the Second Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 790.18. 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. § 790.18.
What is the penalty for sale or transfer of arms to minors by dealers 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 sale or transfer of arms to minors by dealers in Florida
Is sale or transfer of arms to minors by dealers a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Sale or transfer of arms to minors by dealers is a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 790.18.
What are the penalties for sale or transfer of arms to minors by dealers in Florida?
As a Felony of the Second Degree, sale or transfer of arms to minors by dealers 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 sale or transfer of arms to minors by dealers?
Sale or transfer of arms to minors by dealers is governed by Fla. Stat. § 790.18 (Sale or transfer of arms to minors by dealers).
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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.