Florida criminal charge
Violation of an injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult in Florida
Violation of an injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 825.1036. 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. § 825.1036.
What is the penalty for violation of an injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Willful violation of injunction — A person willfully violates an injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult, absent the prior-conviction circumstance in paragraph (b).; county jail, not state prison (s. 775.08(2))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Willful violation of injunction — A person willfully violates an injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult, absent the prior-conviction circumstance in paragraph (b).; 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 5 years (Repeat violation of injunction (two or more prior convictions) — A person with two or more prior convictions for violation of an injunction or foreign protection order against the same victim subsequently violates any injunction or foreign protection order against that same victim.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Repeat violation of injunction (two or more prior convictions) — A person with two or more prior convictions for violation of an injunction or foreign protection order against the same victim subsequently violates any injunction or foreign protection order against that same victim.; 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 violation of an injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willful violation of injunction | Misdemeanor of the First Degree | A person willfully violates an injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult, absent the prior-conviction circumstance in paragraph (b). | Fla. Stat. § 825.1036(4)(a) |
| Repeat violation of injunction (two or more prior convictions) | Felony of the Third Degree | A person with two or more prior convictions for violation of an injunction or foreign protection order against the same victim subsequently violates any injunction or foreign protection order against that same victim. | Fla. Stat. § 825.1036(4)(b) |
Common questions about violation of an injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult in Florida
Is violation of an injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: violation of an injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult ranges from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree to a Felony of the Third Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 825.1036.
Willful violation of injunction: Misdemeanor of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 825.1036(4)(a)) · Repeat violation of injunction (two or more prior convictions): Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 825.1036(4)(b))
What are the penalties for violation of an injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult in Florida?
Penalties for violation of an injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Misdemeanor of the First Degree up to a Felony of the Third 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 violation of an injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult?
Violation of an injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult is governed by Fla. Stat. § 825.1036 (Violation of an injunction for protection against exploitation of a vulnerable adult).
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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.