Florida criminal charge
Trespass on school property with firearm or other weapon prohibited in Florida
Trespass on school property with firearm or other weapon prohibited is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 810.095. 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. § 810.095.
What is the penalty for trespass on school property with firearm or other weapon prohibited 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 trespass on school property with firearm or other weapon prohibited in Florida
Is trespass on school property with firearm or other weapon prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
What are the penalties for trespass on school property with firearm or other weapon prohibited in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, trespass on school property with firearm or other weapon prohibited 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 trespass on school property with firearm or other weapon prohibited?
Trespass on school property with firearm or other weapon prohibited is governed by Fla. Stat. § 810.095 (Trespass on school property with firearm or other weapon prohibited).
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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.