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Terrorism; defined; penalties in Florida
Terrorism; defined; penalties is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 775.30. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 775.30.
What is the penalty for terrorism; defined; penalties in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 30 years (Terrorism (base offense) — A person violates one of the enumerated criminal statutes in furtherance of intimidating or coercing government policy, or in furtherance of affecting government conduct by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping.; when specifically provided by statute, a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(b)1.)) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Terrorism (base offense) — A person violates one of the enumerated criminal statutes in furtherance of intimidating or coercing government policy, or in furtherance of affecting government conduct by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping.; 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 |
| Jail / prison | Terrorism resulting in death or serious bodily injury — A violation of subsection (2) results in death or serious bodily injury as defined therein.; imprisonment for life or a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(a)3.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $15,000 (Terrorism resulting in death or serious bodily injury — A violation of subsection (2) results in death or serious bodily injury as defined therein.; 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).
How is terrorism; defined; penalties classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrorism (base offense) | Felony of the First Degree | A person violates one of the enumerated criminal statutes in furtherance of intimidating or coercing government policy, or in furtherance of affecting government conduct by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping. | Fla. Stat. § 775.30(2) |
| Terrorism resulting in death or serious bodily injury | Life Felony | A violation of subsection (2) results in death or serious bodily injury as defined therein. | Fla. Stat. § 775.30(3) |
Common questions about terrorism; defined; penalties in Florida
Is terrorism; defined; penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: terrorism; defined; penalties ranges from a Felony of the First Degree to a Life Felony in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 775.30.
Terrorism (base offense): Felony of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 775.30(2)) · Terrorism resulting in death or serious bodily injury: Life Felony (Fla. Stat. § 775.30(3))
What are the penalties for terrorism; defined; penalties in Florida?
Penalties for terrorism; defined; penalties in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Felony of the First Degree up to a Life Felony — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers terrorism; defined; penalties?
Terrorism; defined; penalties is governed by Fla. Stat. § 775.30 (Terrorism; defined; 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.