Florida criminal charge
Sexual misconduct between detention facility employees and inmates; penalties in Florida
Sexual misconduct between detention facility employees and inmates; penalties is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 951.221. 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. § 951.221.
What is the penalty for sexual misconduct between detention facility employees and inmates; penalties 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 sexual misconduct between detention facility employees and inmates; penalties in Florida
Is sexual misconduct between detention facility employees and inmates; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Sexual misconduct between detention facility employees and inmates; penalties is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 951.221.
What are the penalties for sexual misconduct between detention facility employees and inmates; penalties in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, sexual misconduct between detention facility employees and inmates; penalties 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 sexual misconduct between detention facility employees and inmates; penalties?
Sexual misconduct between detention facility employees and inmates; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 951.221 (Sexual misconduct between detention facility employees and inmates; penalties).
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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.