Florida criminal charge
Unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines in Florida
Unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines is a Felony of the Third Degree under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 860.05. 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. § 860.05.
What is the penalty for unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines 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 unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines in Florida
Is unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines is a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 860.05.
What are the penalties for unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines in Florida?
As a Felony of the Third Degree, unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines 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 unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines?
Unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines is governed by Fla. Stat. § 860.05 (Unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines).
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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.