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Unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of destructive device or bomb that results in injury to another; penalty in Florida
Unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of destructive device or bomb that results in injury to another; penalty is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 790.1615. 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. § 790.1615.
What is the penalty for unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of destructive device or bomb that results in injury to another; penalty in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Bodily harm to firefighter or other person — Unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of a destructive device or bomb results in any bodily harm to a firefighter or any other person, regardless of intent to cause such harm.; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Bodily harm to firefighter or other person — Unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of a destructive device or bomb results in any bodily harm to a firefighter or any other person, regardless of intent to cause such harm.; 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 | up to 15 years (Great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to firefighter or other person — Unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of a destructive device or bomb results in great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to a firefighter or any other person, regardless of intent to cause such harm.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to firefighter or other person — Unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of a destructive device or bomb results in great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to a firefighter or any other person, regardless of intent to cause such harm.; 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 unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of destructive device or bomb that results in injury to another; penalty classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodily harm to firefighter or other person | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | Unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of a destructive device or bomb results in any bodily harm to a firefighter or any other person, regardless of intent to cause such harm. | Fla. Stat. § 790.1615(1) |
| Great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to firefighter or other person | Felony of the Second Degree | Unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of a destructive device or bomb results in great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to a firefighter or any other person, regardless of intent to cause such harm. | Fla. Stat. § 790.1615(2) |
Common questions about unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of destructive device or bomb that results in injury to another; penalty in Florida
Is unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of destructive device or bomb that results in injury to another; penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of destructive device or bomb that results in injury to another; penalty ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 790.1615.
Bodily harm to firefighter or other person: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 790.1615(1)) · Great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to firefighter or other person: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 790.1615(2))
What are the penalties for unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of destructive device or bomb that results in injury to another; penalty in Florida?
Penalties for unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of destructive device or bomb that results in injury to another; penalty in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree up to a Felony of the Second Degree — 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 unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of destructive device or bomb that results in injury to another; penalty?
Unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of destructive device or bomb that results in injury to another; penalty is governed by Fla. Stat. § 790.1615 (Unlawful throwing, projecting, placing, or discharging of destructive device or bomb that results in injury to another; penalty).
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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.